Rafe

Rafe Meaning & Origin

About Rafe
The name "Rafe" is of English origin and is a variant of the name "Ralph." It is derived from the Old Norse name "Ráðúlfr," which means "counsel wolf." The name signifies someone who is wise, intelligent, and possesses strong leadership qualities. Rafe is often associated with individuals who are confident, resourceful, and have a natural ability to guide and advise others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rafe are male.

Rafe Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 31.52% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 F
🌐 IPA
/reɪf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rafe in Braille

Here's how to represent Rafe in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Rafe in braille

How to Spell the Name Rafe in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Rafe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rafe in sign language

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