Raouf

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Raouf is a Muslim 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, Vice President of Mauritius from 2002 to 2007
  • Raouf Hannachi, Canadian citizen who served as the Muezzin at Assuna Mosque in Montreal
  • Raouf Salama Moussa (1929–2006), Egyptian bacteriologist and editor

References[]

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