Rafi
Rafi is a masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname used in various cultures. It can function as a standalone name or as a shortened form of longer names such as Rafael or Raffi, depending on language and tradition. The meaning and origin of the name vary by context: in Hebrew, Rafi is often a diminutive of Rafael, derived from the biblical name meaning “God heals”; in Arabic- and Turkish-speaking communities, it may be treated as an independent name with associations of elevation or nobility. The spelling Rafi is common in Latin-script texts, with variants including Raffi and Rafie.
Notable people named Rafi include Mohammed Rafi (1924–1980), an Indian playback singer whose prolific output and
The name is used across South Asia, the Middle East, and diaspora communities, and its spelling and