Raafat
Raafat is a Muslim boy name meaning “Compassion, tender mercy”.
| Meaning | Compassion, tender mercy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, via Ottoman Turkish |
| Arabic spelling | رأفت |
| Pronunciation | RAA-fat |
| Arabic root | ر أ ف (r-ʾ-f) — to be compassionate |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Raafat
Raafat comes from the Arabic raʾfa, deep compassion and tenderness, in the Ottoman-style form ending in -t. Al-Raʾuf, the Most Kind, is one of the names of God from the same root. The name was popular in Egypt in the twentieth century; Raafat al-Haggan, a famous Egyptian intelligence agent, made it widely known.
Is Raafat a Muslim name?
Yes. Raafat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning compassion.
Is Raafat in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'And We placed in the hearts of those who followed him compassion and mercy' (Quran 57:27).
Where is the name Raafat used?
Mostly used in Egypt; Rafat is also found in Pakistan and Jordan.
Gifts with the name Raafat
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Spellings and variants of Raafat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raafat mean?
Raafat means 'Compassion, tender mercy'. It comes from Arabic, via Ottoman Turkish.
Is Raafat a Muslim name?
Yes. Raafat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning compassion.
How do you write Raafat in Arabic?
Raafat is written رأفت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Raafat?
Raafat is pronounced RAA-fat.
Is Raafat mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'And We placed in the hearts of those who followed him compassion and mercy' (Quran 57:27).