Boy name
Rauf name meaning
“deeply compassionate and merciful”
Rauf means deeply compassionate and merciful. It comes from Arabic raʾūf, an adjective expressing abundant compassion, and is used for boys in Türkiye. The form al-Raʾūf also appears among the divine names. A concrete historical association is Rauf Orbay, remembered as a statesman and the author of memoirs.
What does Rauf mean?
Deeply compassionate and merciful
In Turkish: çok şefkatli, derin merhametli
Rauf emphasizes tender compassion within the broader idea of mercy. The word occurs in the Quran and is also used as a divine name, giving it a clear Islamic association. It is related in meaning to Rahim and Şefik, though each uses a distinct Arabic word.
Origin of the name Rauf
The name derives from Arabic raʾūf, expressing deep compassion. With the article, al-Raʾūf is also one of the divine names.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of God (Asma al-Husna) |
| Is Rauf in the Quran? | As a word · رءوف · 9:128The Arabic source word raʾūf occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing deep compassion and mercy. |
| Starts with | R · Ra |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Rauf
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Rauf Bedreddin
Meaning of each name
- Rauf: deeply compassionate and merciful
- Bedreddin: full moon of the faith
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Süphan Rauf
Meaning of each name
- Süphan: declaring God free from imperfection
- Rauf: deeply compassionate and merciful
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Rauf Azem
Meaning of each name
- Rauf: deeply compassionate and merciful
- Azem: Very great, the greatest
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Ali Rauf
Meaning of each name
- Ali: high; exalted; eminent
- Rauf: deeply compassionate and merciful
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Rauf Zeyd
Meaning of each name
- Rauf: deeply compassionate and merciful
- Zeyd: increase, growth, and development
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Alirıza Rauf
Meaning of each name
- Alirıza: Ali and Rıza; elevation and contentment
- Rauf: deeply compassionate and merciful
How to pronounce Rauf
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾauf/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رؤوف |
Is Rauf a boy’s name?
Yes, Rauf is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Rauf does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 24 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rauf
Names with related meanings
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Rahmi♂Associated with mercy and compassion
- Mazlum♂Someone subjected to oppression or injustice
- Şefik♂Compassionate, affectionate, caring
- Rafet♂Compassion
- Atıf♂Compassionate
- Rahim♂Deeply merciful, compassionate
- Abdürrahim♂Servant of God, the Merciful
- Raif♂Compassionate
- Refet♂Compassion, tenderness and mercy
Famous people named Rauf
- Rauf Orbay · b. 1881
- Rauf Yekta Bey · b. 1871
- Rauf Hasağası · b. 1903
- Rauf Tamer · b. 1937
- Rauf Ahmet Hotinli · b. 1875
- Rauf Bayındır · b. 1899
- Rauf Benli · b. 1881
- Rauf Engin Soysal · b. 1960
- Rauf İnan · b. 1905
- Rauf Kandemir · b. 1913
- Rauf Kılıç · b. 1964
- Rauf Onursal · b. 1909
FAQ about the name Rauf
What is the meaning of Rauf?
Rauf means “deeply compassionate and merciful”. The name derives from Arabic raʾūf, expressing deep compassion. With the article, al-Raʾūf is also one of the divine names.
Is Rauf a boy’s name?
Yes, Rauf is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Rauf in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word raʾūf occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing deep compassion and mercy. (e.g.: 9:128)
What is the origin of the name Rauf?
Rauf is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rauf have?
Rauf has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Rauf?
Rauf does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 24 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Rauf?
Some ideas: Rauf Bedreddin; Süphan Rauf; Rauf Azem.
Famous people named Rauf?
Notable people named Rauf include Rauf Orbay, Rauf Yekta Bey, Rauf Hasağası.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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