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Rafiq

/ra-FEEK/Hausa & Somali & Swahili · a boy’s name

“Arabic-derived: kind companion and loyal friend”

In Hausa

How to say it
ra-FEEK
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

RafiqRafik

From the same family

01Rafi“Noble, uplifted, and honored”Hausamale→︎02Rafia“Elevated, exalted, or lofty.”Hausafemale→︎03Rafiu“Arabic-derived: one who is elevated in rank and character”Hausamale→︎

In Somali

How to say it
rah-FEEK
Given to
Boys
Used in
Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Rafi“Arabic-derived: elevated, noble, and honored”Somalimale→︎

In Swahili

How to say it
ra-FEEK
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
common · also a surname

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

RafiqRafeeq

From the same family

01Rafi“Arabic-derived masculine name meaning “high,” “exalted,” or “one who raises/elevates.””Swahilimale→︎02Rafiya“Noble, elevated, and held in high regard”Swahilifemale→︎