What does Rafa mean?
Rafa is the Spanish short of Rafael — healer + cross-cultural.
Origin
Religious / cultural tradition
Christian, Muslim
Variations
Rafa · Rafael · Raphael
Nicknames
Raf
Sibling name ideas
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Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.
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