Rafat
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rafat first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 40 babies have been named Rafat in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rafat is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,897 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,897
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"place of goats"
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American English origin
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Scandinavian patronymic origin
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Pali origin
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Kikuyu origin
"one who refuses, the defiant one"
#42,822 in US
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About the Name Rafat
Rafat is a boy name .
Rafat is currently ranked #42,897 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rafat include Raf, Ray, Raie, and Rafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rafat include Rafael . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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