Raufa
Raufa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Kind, tender, compassionate”.
| Meaning | Kind, tender, compassionate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رؤوفة |
| Pronunciation | ra-OO-fah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Raufa
Raufa, or Raʾūfa, is the feminine of Raʾūf and means gentle and deeply compassionate. Its root, r-ʾ-f, names a special tenderness, raʾfa, which is often called the gentlest kind of mercy. Al-Raʾūf is one of God's names, and the same word is used in the Quran to describe the Prophet ﷺ. Families give it mainly in East Africa, Central Asia and South Asia.
Is Raufa a Muslim name?
Raufa means kind and compassionate. Its root appears in 'Indeed God is Kind (la-raʾūfun) and Merciful to the people' (Quran 2:143).
How popular is Raufa?
It is used mainly in Pakistan, India and Central Asia.
Gifts with the name Raufa
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Spellings and variants of Raufa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raufa mean?
Raufa means 'Kind, tender, compassionate'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Raufa a Muslim name?
Raufa means kind and compassionate. Its root appears in 'Indeed God is Kind (la-raʾūfun) and Merciful to the people' (Quran 2:143).
How do you pronounce Raufa?
Raufa is pronounced ra-OO-fah.
Is Raufa a boy or girl name?
Raufa is usually a girl name.