Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Compassionate and kind, Generous, Most Merciful
Pronunciation: rah-OO-f, rɑˈuːf, R EY AW F
Popularity Rank: #2,827
Derived from the Arabic root 'Ra'fa' which means compassion, kindness, or gentleness. Raouf is a name that signifies a person with a gentle and compassionate nature.
The name Raouf is of Arabic origin and means Compassionate and kind, Generous, Most Merciful. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Raouf is commonly found in Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, and 58 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: rah-OO-f
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): rɑˈuːf
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R EY AW F
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
AW: Pronounce as in "cow" (K AW)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Raouf correctly by listening to our 15 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Raouf correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Raouf with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Raouf might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Raouf spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Raouf is recorded 22,676 times globally, ranking it as the 2,827th most common name worldwide.
Raouf is most prevalent in Algeria, with 11,408 occurrences, making it the 104th most popular name in the country.
In Tunisia, the name Raouf is found among 1 in every 100 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | #104 | 1 : 117 |
| Tunisia | #171 | 1 : 100 |
| Egypt | #1,847 | 1 : 1,141 |
| France | #1,815 | 1 : 1,221 |
| Saudi Arabia | #7,180 | 1 : 8,287 |
| Italy | #5,053 | 1 : 4,364 |
| Libya | #2,064 | 1 : 3,104 |
| Morocco | #5,132 | 1 : 5,661 |
| United States of America | #13,925 | 1 : 13,810 |
| Iran | #2,099 | 1 : 1,591 |
German Baby Names Arabic Baby Names Afghan Baby Names Australian Baby Names Islam Baby Names
Find the ideal nickname for Raouf (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Raouf? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Raouf. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.