The nameRaouf
Raouf is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic ra'uf, "compassionate, kind", one of the names of God in Islam.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity of the name Raouf
Raouf in France
3657thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1982peak year (40 births)
795babies named Raouf in France since 1900
Raouf was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 250 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Raouf. Its rise began around 1958, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Raouf in France were born before 1984, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raouf mean?
From the Arabic ra'uf, "compassionate, kind", one of the names of God in Islam.
What is the origin of the name Raouf?
Arabic.
Is Raouf a girl's or a boy's name?
Raouf is a boy's name.