Rafa
/RUH-fuh/ South Asian Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Rafa is a South Asian name meaning "He (God) heals". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Likely derived from Hebrew רָפָא (rapha) meaning 'healed' and אֵל ('el) meaning 'God'.
Quick Facts
Language South Asian
Gender Unisex
Phonetic RUH-fuh
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as RUH-fuh. Keep the original South Asian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Rafa
- · Rafa Kalimann - Brazilian Influencer and Actress
- · Rafa Brites - Brazilian Presenter
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