Raouf
Fact sheet
- Name
- Raouf
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 1
The boys' name Raouf is a variant of Rauf, which is especially common in Egypt, Algeria, the Maghreb, and Tunisia. It is directly translated as 'the Gracious' and 'the Sensitive'.
What does the name Raouf mean?
Raouf is a boys' name that is a variation of the name Rauf and originates from Arabic. The meaning of the name is 'the Gracious', 'compassionate', and 'merciful', derived from the Arabic word raʿūf (رَؤُوف).
Where does the name Raouf come from?
The name Raouf has Arabic roots and means 'the Gracious'.
How do you pronounce Raouf?
Raouf is pronounced like 'Rauf' with a soft 'R' at the beginning.
Popularity
In Germany, Raouf is a relatively rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,840th among the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2013, reaching 2,482nd place. Over the last ten years, Raouf has been chosen about 20 times as a first name, placing it 5,210th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 5,248th position.
Nicknames & pet names
Roufa
Famous people
- Raouf Abbas (American historian)
- Raouf Ben Aziz (Tunisian footballer)
- Raouf Benabid (Algerian swimmer)
- Raouf Bouzaiane (football player from Tunisia)
- Raouf Bouzaiene (Tunisian footballer)
- Raouf Lahcen (football player from Algeria)
- Raouf Salim Bernaoui (Algerian fencer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Raouf
What is the meaning of the name Raouf?
Raouf means 'the Gracious' and is derived from the Arabic word raʿūf, which also stands for compassionate and merciful.
Where does the name Raouf come from?
The name Raouf has its roots in Arabic and is used in various Arabic countries such as Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia.
How popular is the name Raouf?
The popularity of the name Raouf varies by region but is recognized and appreciated in many Arab cultures.