Raouf is a Muslim name originating from the Arabic word ''rauf'' meaning ''compassionate''. 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

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