Raouf
Raouf is a Muslim boy name meaning “Kind, compassionate, tender”.
| Meaning | Kind, compassionate, tender |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رؤوف |
| Pronunciation | ra-OOF |
| Arabic root | ر أ ف (r-ʾ-f) — to be compassionate |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Raouf
Raouf is a French-influenced spelling of Raʾūf, meaning very compassionate. Al-Raʾūf is one of the names of God, so the full form Abdel Raouf, servant of the Most Kind, is common, and Raouf is often its short form. The name is used in Egypt, the Maghreb and South Asia, where it is spelled Rauf.
Is Raouf a Muslim name?
Yes. Raouf (Rauf) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin; al-Rauf is one of the names of God.
Is Raouf in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, Allah is, to the people, Kind and Merciful' (Quran 2:143).
Where is the name Raouf used?
Common in Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia; Rauf in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Raouf
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Spellings and variants of Raouf
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raouf mean?
Raouf means 'Kind, compassionate, tender'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Raouf a Muslim name?
Yes. Raouf (Rauf) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin; al-Rauf is one of the names of God.
How do you write Raouf in Arabic?
Raouf is written رؤوف in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Raouf?
Raouf is pronounced ra-OOF.
Is Raouf mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, Allah is, to the people, Kind and Merciful' (Quran 2:143).