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View Name: Rafe


RAFE
GENDER: Masculine
USAGE: English
PRONOUNCED: RAYF   [key]
Meaning & History
Variant of RALPH. This form became common during the 17th century, reflecting the usual pronunciation.
Related Names
VARIANTS: Ralf, Ralph
DIMINUTIVE: Ralphie
OTHER LANGUAGES: Radulf (Ancient Germanic), Ráðúlfr (Ancient Scandinavian), Raoul (French), Ralph, Ralf (German), Raul (Italian), Raul (Portuguese), Ralf, Ralph (Scandinavian), Raúl (Spanish)
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