Raouf

Last updated October 19, 2025

Raouf is an Arabic name originating from the Arabic word rauf meaning compassionate.^[1] It may refer to:

Abu Abdul Raouf Zalita v. George W. Bush, writ of habeas corpus filed on behalf of Guantanamo captive Abu Abdul Rauf Zalita
Ahmed Abdel-Raouf (born 1986), Egyptian footballer with Zamalek
Ahmed Raouf (born 1982), Egyptian footballer
Raouf Abbas (1939–2008), Egyptian historian and professor of modern history at Cairo University
Raouf Bouzaiene (born 1970), retired Tunisian football defender
Raouf Bundhun (born 1937), Vice President of Mauritius from 2002 to 2007
Raouf Hannachi, Canadian citizen who served as the Muezzin at Assuna Mosque in Montreal
Raouf Mroivili (born 1999), Comorian footballer
Raouf Salama Moussa (1929–2006), Egyptian bacteriologist and editor
Ra'ouf Mus'ad (1937–2025), Egyptian playwright, journalist and novelist

References

↑ Patrick Hanks (2003). Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. p. 167. ISBN 978-0-19-977169-1.

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[Hanks-1] Patrick Hanks (2003). Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. p. 167. ISBN 978-0-19-977169-1.

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