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Rafay: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“one who raises up”

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رافع

رَافِع

Rafay (رافع, Arabic رَافِع) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “one who raises up”. It comes from the Arabic root ر ف ع. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ر ف ع.

Rafay at a glance

Meaning: one who raises up
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: raa-fay
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: R · ر

Meaning of Rafay

In English: one who raises up
اردو میں معنی: بلند کرنے والا

Origin and history of Rafay

Active participle of rafaʿa, to raise; the Pakistani spelling Rafay usually stands for Rāfiʿ. Ar-Rāfiʿ is also among the names of Allah.

Rootر ف ع

How to say and write Rafay

Say it: raa-fay2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Rafay
Urdu: رافع
Original script: رَافِع
Other spellings: Rafey · Raafay · Rafae
Themes: Honour

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Questions about the name Rafay

What does the name Rafay mean?

Rafay means “one who raises up”. In Urdu: بلند کرنے والا. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Rafay a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Rafay is a boy’s name.

Is Rafay a Muslim name?

Yes. Rafay is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Active participle of rafaʿa, to raise; the Pakistani spelling Rafay usually stands for Rāfiʿ. Ar-Rāfiʿ is also among the names of Allah.

How do you pronounce Rafay?

Say it “raa-fay”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Rafay in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Rafay is written رافع. In its original script: رَافِع.

What are other spellings of Rafay?

Rafay is also spelled Rafey, Raafay, Rafae.

Is the meaning of Rafay verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.