Rafat

Rafat is a traditional Turkish name that is used for both boys and girls. It can be translated into German as "the compassion" as well as "the famous one" or "the prominent one." The origins of the name can be found in the Arabic word rafat (رأفت), which means "kindness," "compassion," "pity," and "sympathy for others," as well as in Old Persian rafat (رفت), which stands for "eminence," "fame," and "high status."

What does the name Rafat mean?

Rafat is a traditional Turkish name for boys and girls, which translates into German as "the compassion" as well as "the famous one" or "the prominent one." Its roots lie in the Arabic rafat (رأفت), meaning "kindness," "compassion," "pity," and "sympathy for others," and in Old Persian rafat (رفت), which denotes "eminence," "fame," and "high status."

Where does the name Rafat come from?

The name Rafat has its roots in the Old Persian and Arabic languages and means "the compassion." In Old Persian, rafat (رفت) refers to "eminence," "fame," and "high status," while the Arabic word rafat (رأفت) encompasses the terms "kindness," "compassion," "pity," and "sympathy for others." The name is prevalent in Old Turkish, Arabic, and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Rafat?

Rafat is pronounced like 'Rafaht'.

Popularity

Rafat is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male names. Its best placement was in 2020, reaching 2,791st place. Over the last ten years, Rafat has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,803rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,248th.