Rafan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rafan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 128 babies have been named Rafan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rafan is past its peak , currently ranked #32,066 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,066
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Rafan
Rafan is a boy name .
Rafan is currently ranked #32,066 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rafan include Raf, Ray, Raie, and Rafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rafan include Rafael . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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