Rafe

//ɹeɪf// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A male given name from the Germanic languages.
  2. 2
    A diminutive of the male given name Raphael.
  3. 3
    A surname originating as a patronymic.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Medieval spelling variant of Ralph.

Etymology 2

From Raphael.

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