Rafat is a male name with Arabic origins. In Arabic, it is pronounced as rah-FAT (/rɑˈfæt/). This name has variations such as Rafath. In terms of popularity in the United States, Rafat has been given to a small number of newborns over the years. It had occurrences in 2016 (5 babies), 2014 (5 babies), and 2012 (5 babies). In some other years, it ranked around the 12,000-13,000 range. Despite its relatively low usage in America, Rafat carries an exotic and unique charm that may appeal to parents looking for a distinctive name for their baby boy.
Rafat Abu Hilal - Rafat Harb Hussein Abu Hilal was the Palestinian head of the Popular Resistance Committees, a coalition of armed Palestinian groups. |
Rafat Bayat is an Iranian politician and former parliament member who was denied candidacy for the 9th and 10th Iranian presidential elections by the Guardian Council. |