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Adolf (also spelt Adolph or Adolphe, Adolfo, and when Latinised Adolphus) is a given name with German origins. The name is a compound derived from the Old High German Athalwolf (or Hadulf), a composition of athal, or adal, meaning "noble" (or had(u)-, meaning "battle, combat"), and wolf.
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Jul 2, 2017 · Pronounced /ˈæ.dɑlf/, /ˈeɪ.dɑlf/ [key · simplify] Meaning & History. Expand Links. English form of Adolf, rarely used since World War II. Related Names. Family Tree Details. +. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Popularity. Details. France. United States. People think this name is. Rate Details.
Dec 7, 2022 · Meaning & History. From the Old German name Adalwolf, which meant "noble wolf" from the elements adal "noble" and wolf. It was borne by several Swedish kings as a first or second name, most notably by Gustav II Adolf in the 17th century.
What does Adolph mean? Adolph as a boys' name is pronounced a-DOLF. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Adolph is "noble, majestic wolf". The Latin form Adolphus was introduced in the mid-19th century, having been a German and Swedish royal name and also a saint's name.
Sep 2, 2024 · Adolph is a boy's name of German origin meaning "noble wolf". Adolph is the 929 ranked male name by popularity.
The name's meaning is noble wolf. A two-element name, it is derived from the elements 'adal' meaning noble, honorable ; 'wulf' wolf. Adalwolf (Germanic) and Adwulf (Germanic) are original forms of Adolf.
This name is of Germanic origin, composed of two elements: “*aþalaz” (noble, nobleman, aristocratic, eminent, glorious, excellent) plus “*-wulfaz” (wolf). In turn, the name means “noble wolf.” Adolf also spelled Adolph and, sometimes, Latinized to Adolphus is a given name used in German-speaking countries.
