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Rafe
rayf
Rafe (name) means a male given name of Germanic origin, a medieval spelling variant of Ralph, also used as a diminutive of Raphael. Example: “Rafe Spall is a well-regarded British actor.”
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A male given name of Germanic origin, a medieval spelling variant of Ralph, also used as a diminutive of Raphael.
"Rafe Spall is a well-regarded British actor."
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Etymology
A medieval spelling variant of Ralph.
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What does “Rafe” mean?
The word “Rafe” means a male given name of Germanic origin, a medieval spelling variant of Ralph, also used as a diminutive of Raphael.
How do you pronounce “Rafe”?
“Rafe” is pronounced rayf (/ɹeɪf/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rafe” in a sentence?
Here is “Rafe” used in a sentence: “Rafe Spall is a well-regarded British actor.”
What part of speech is “Rafe”?
“Rafe” is a name.
