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Origin: Norse

Meaning: Of Rafe; Counsel of the wolf; Of Raifa; Kind, tender-hearted, compassionate

Let your little one show the world what strength and kindness can do by giving them the name Raife. An alternative spelling of the Norse masculine name Rafe, Raife means “counsel of the wolf.” Perhaps your baby will be inspired by the depiction of wolves in Norse mythology, growing up to become a source of protection and wisdom for everyone they meet. In Arabic, the name Raife is more typically feminine, possibly deriving from Raifa, meaning “kind,” “compassionate,” and “tender-hearted.” With their bright mind and beautiful personality, everything your little Raife does is sure to be a howling success.