Rafik
Meaning of Rafik
Rafik is a strong and unique name for boys with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as rah-FEEK in both Arabic and Russian. In Arabic, the name means "friend" or "companion." This name brings to mind qualities such as loyalty, warmth, and kindness. While Rafik may not be a widely used name in the United States, it has been given to a handful of newborns throughout the years. In 2013 and 2007, five babies were named Rafik, while in other years there were slight variations in the number of occurrences. With its distinctive sound and meaningful origin, Rafik is an excellent choice for parents seeking a special name for their little one.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as rah-FEEK (/rɑːˈfi:k/)
Russian
- Pronunced as rah-FEEK (/rɑːˈfiːk/)
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Notable People Named Rafik
| Rafik Schami is a Syrian-German author, storyteller, and critic. |
| Rafik Halliche is a retired Algerian professional footballer known for his career as a central defender. |
| Abdelmoumene Rafik Khalifa is an Algerian businessman living in London who was convicted in Algeria for embezzlement and other charges related to his business activities. |
| Rafik Habib is an Egyptian political researcher and analyst, known for his role as Senior Director for IT & Decision Support of CEOSS, an Egyptian development organization. |
| Rafik Zekhnini is a Norwegian professional footballer known for playing as a forward for Eliteserien club Sarpsborg 08. |
| Rafik El Hamdi is a Dutch-born professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Derde Divisie club Sportlust '46 and has represented Morocco at the youth level. |
| Rafik Mansour is an American diplomat and Minister-Counselor who held key positions at the U.S. Embassies in Singapore and Yerevan. |
| Rafik Amrane is an Algerian rower who competed in the men's single sculls event at the 2000 Summer Olympics. |
