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Raouf

A Quranic Name for Boys

Raouf is variant of Rauf and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Raouf or Rauf, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Rauf.

Full Meaning of Raouf

Raouf is a direct Quranic name for boys that means “merciful”, “lenient”, “compassionate”, “gracious”, “kind”. The Quran uses Raouf to describe Himself and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Raouf is used 11 times in the Quran

And there is the type of man who gives his life to earn the pleasure of Allah: And Allah is full of kindness to (His) servants. (Quran 2:207)

There has certainly come to you a Messenger from among yourselves. Grievous to him is what you suffer; [he is] concerned over you and to the believers is kind and merciful. (Quran 9:128)

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