The name Raif is a boy's name meaning "compassionate; wolf counsel".

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Raif (or Raef, Rayif) is a Muslim name usually given in reference to the Qur’anic verse "God is most compassionate and most merciful to mankind." A notable bearer is Saudi writer, dissident and activist Raif Badawi. <br/><br/>
The Raif and Raef spellings of the name may also be variants of the English name Ralph or Rafe, derived from Old English Rædwulf "wolf counsel". The similarity of the names makes Raif one of the most easily assimilated <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/486/arabic-names-for-boys">Arabic names for boys</a>in English-speaking cultures, or a perfect choice for parents looking to bridge English and Arabic family origins.

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