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Rafferty

Flood tide, from Irish elements referring to tidal flow and abundance.

Meaning and origin

Rafferty is an Irish surname derived from the given name Rabhartach, which means flood tide.

How to pronounce Rafferty

English (US)RAF-er-tee

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