Raffi
Exalted; pen name of a famed Armenian novelist
GenderBoyOriginArmenianSay itRAH-feePopularityRising
Pronounced RAH-fee
About the name Raffi
Raffi honors the beloved 19th-century Armenian novelist known simply as Raffi, whose works shaped national consciousness. It's a warm, friendly name with literary roots.
Warm, creative, and a natural storyteller.
Fun fact
The novelist Raffi is considered one of the founding figures of modern Armenian literature.
Nicknames for Raffi
Raf
Famous people named Raffi
- Raffi (Armenian novelist Hakob Melik Hakobian)
- Raffi Cavoukian (children's musician)
Similar names
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