A repeated musical phrase or motif.
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Riff is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "A repeated musical phrase or motif.". Listed origin: English.
RIF
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Riff is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "A repeated musical phrase or motif.". Listed origin: English.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is RIF. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Riff. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
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