What origin is the name Rauf?

Rauf comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Rauf a popular name?

Rauf is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Rauf does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Rauf?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Rauf — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Rauf

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rauf

Rauf

Boy

african

1 syllable

Rauf is an african boy's name meaning "An African name meaning compassionate, kind, or merciful. It is derived from an Arabic attribute signifying deep empathy and tenderness.".

Rauf is a boy name of african origin meaning "An African name meaning compassionate, kind, or merciful. It is derived from an Arabic attribute signifying deep empathy and tenderness.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An African name meaning compassionate, kind, or merciful. It is derived from an Arabic attribute signifying deep empathy and tenderness.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Rauf

Very rare in US records

What does Rauf mean?

Rauf is a boy name of african origin meaning "An African name meaning compassionate, kind, or merciful. It is derived from an Arabic attribute signifying deep empathy and tenderness.".