| Meaning | counsel wolf |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Rafe |
Rafe is a charming and timeless baby boy name of Arabic origin. With its roots in the name "Rafael" or "Raphael," Rafe carries a significant meaning of "God has healed" or "God's healer." This name exudes a sense of strength and exaltation, evoking the idea of being elevated by a higher power. Its simplicity adds to its appeal, making it a popular choice among parents seeking a distinctive yet classic name for their little one.
Rafe has several variations, such as Rafael, Raphael, Rafferty, and Raffaello, giving parents the option to choose the one that resonates best with them. The name Rafe is easy to spell and pronounce, making it a practical choice for a child's lifetime. Whether he becomes a talented artist, a compassionate healer, or an accomplished individual, Rafe is a name that will inspire greatness in any child who bears it.
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| Rafe Spall | British actor |
| Rafe Esquith | American educator |
| Rafe Khatchadorian | American character in the "Middle School" book series by James Patterson |
| Rafe Hollister | Character on "The Andy Griffith Show" |
| Rafe McCawley | Character in the movie "Pearl Harbor" |
| Rafe Crompton | Character in the novel "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" by James Hilton |
| Rafe Adler | Character in the video game "Uncharted 4 - A Thief's End" |
| Rafe Cameron | Character in the TV series "Outer Banks" |
| Rafe Hernandez | Character in the soap opera "Days of Our Lives" |
| Rafe Sadler | Character in the TV series "The Alienist" |
| Rafe Connors | from the book series "Rafe Connors" |
| Rafe Sinclair | from the book "Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy" by Ally Carter |
| Rafe Daughtry | from the book "Mine Till Midnight" by Lisa Kleypas |
| Rafe McCawley | from the movie "Pearl Harbor" |
| Rafe Cawdor | from the book series "Deathlands" |
| Rafe Covington | from the movie "Crossfire Trail" |
| Rafe Cameron | from the TV series "Outer Banks" |
| Rafe Kovich | from the soap opera "General Hospital" |
| Rafe Torres | from the TV series "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Rafe Hollister | from the TV series "The Andy Griffith Show" |