Is it permissible to name someone Rafi?
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The name "Rafi" is Arabic, meaning "calmness" and "agreement," and it is permissible to use it for naming. However, it is recommended to use names that signify servitude to Allah (Abd-Allah, Abd-al-Rahman, etc.) or the names of prophets, companions, and righteous individuals, especially since the name "Rafi" is used among Jews and was formerly the name of a Jewish political party.
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