Adolf

Adolf Meaning & Origin

About Adolf
The name "Adolf" is of Germanic origin and means "noble wolf." It is derived from the elements "adal," meaning noble, and "wulf," meaning wolf. The name gained significant historical attention due to Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Nazi Germany, which has led to its association with negative connotations and a decline in popularity. However, it is important to note that the name itself has a separate etymology and meaning, unrelated to its historical significance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Adolf are male.

Adolf Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATLF
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A3041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 D AA0 L F
🌐 IPA
/ˈeɪdɑlf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A341

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Adolf in Braille

Here's how to represent Adolf in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Adolf in braille

How to Spell the Name Adolf in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Adolf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Adolf in sign language

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