Adolf

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Noble wolf
Pronunciation
A-dawlf(German, Dutch)
A-dolf(Czech)
AW-dolf(Hungarian)
Ah-dolf
Popularity
The popularity of the name Adolf has declined significantly in recent decades. In some countries, like Germany and Austria, it is banned outright.

cartoon of the name Adolf
Cartoon of Adolf

Adolf Name meanings & History

Noble wolf. 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. Association with Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), the leader of the Nazi party in Germany during World War II, has lessened the use of this name. The name Adolf is rarely used nowadays, and many parents would reconsider using it given its negative connotations.

Zodiac Sign of Adolf: Action Aries

Synonyms of Adolf:

A: Argumentative,Assertive,Angry,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious

D: Domestic,Doting,Demanding,Dutiful,Determined,Daddy

O: Obsolete,Organized,Obstinate,Obsessive,Ostentatious

L: Lovely,Languid,Lover,Luscious,Liaison,Legal,Lazy

F: Festive,Friendly,Fiery,Fun-loving

Adolf is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

The most notable person with this name is Adolf Hitler, the infamous German dictator and leader of the Nazi party during World War II. Other famous Adolfs include the Austrian composer Adolf Hitler, the Danish mathematician Adolf Minkowski, and the German footballer Adolf Jäger.

2.) ADOLF (Male)

Usage: Polish

Meanings: A borrowing from the German, Adolf is composed from the Old High German elements adal (noble) and wolf (wolf): hence, “noble wolf.” (AH-DOLF)


3.) Adolf (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) noble wolf. History: Adolf Hitler’s German army was defeated in World War II. See also Dolf.

Other Forms: Ad, Addof, Addoff, Adof


4.) Adolf (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) sly wolf

Other Forms: Adolfe, Adolph


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