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Rafi

Rafi (name) means a surname of Arabic origin. Example: “Rafi is a common surname in Bangladesh.”

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A surname of Arabic origin.

"Rafi is a common surname in Bangladesh."

How to use Rafi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname meaning roughly "the elevated one."

Rafis plural

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From Arabic رَافِع (rāfiʕ), meaning "one who raises or elevates."

Origin: Arabic

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What does “Rafi” mean?

The word “Rafi” means a surname of Arabic origin. In plain terms, a surname meaning roughly "the elevated one.".

How do you use “Rafi” in a sentence?

Here is “Rafi” used in a sentence: “Rafi is a common surname in Bangladesh.”

What part of speech is “Rafi”?

“Rafi” is a name.

Where does the word “Rafi” come from?

The word “Rafi” comes from Arabic. From Arabic رَافِع (rāfiʕ), meaning "one who raises or elevates.".

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