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Rafatu

/rah-FAH-too/Hausa · a girl’s name

Arabic-derived: noble, elevated, and held in high esteem

How to say it
rah-FAH-too
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

RafatuRafi'atuRafiatu

Nicknames & short forms

Rafa