"Raph" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Raphs [plural]
Etymology: Clipping of Raphael. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|Raphael}} Clipping of Raphael Head templates: {{en-prop|Raphs}} Raph (plural Raphs)
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Raphael.
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