The nameRafik

Rafik is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "companion, kind". It has been given in France for several decades.

Meaning

Rafik comes from the Arabic rafiq, "companion, gentle and kind friend".

Origin

Arabic. It is also spelled Rafiq.

History

The name has been given in France for several decades.

Popularity of the name Rafik

Rafik in France

3675thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1981peak year (65 births)
1,610babies named Rafik in France since 1900
03365 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Rafik was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 515 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Rafik. Its rise began around 1967, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Rafik in France were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rafik mean?

Rafik comes from the Arabic rafiq, "companion, gentle and kind friend".

What is the origin of the name Rafik?

Arabic. It is also spelled Rafiq.

Is Rafik a girl's or a boy's name?

Rafik is a boy's name.