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Rafe

Wolf counsel, from Old Norse elements meaning advice and wolf.

Meaning and origin

Rafe is a variant spelling of Ralph that became common during the 17th century, reflecting how the name was typically pronounced.

How to pronounce Rafe

English (US)RAYF

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