Ralf

Ralf Meaning & Origin

About Ralf
The name Ralf is of Old Norse origin and is derived from the name Ráðúlfr, which means "counselor" or "wise wolf." It combines the elements "ráð" meaning "counsel" and "úlfr" meaning "wolf." Ralf is a masculine name that conveys qualities of wisdom, guidance, and strength, often associated with the intelligence and cunning of a wolf.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ralf are male.

Ralf Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RLF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 L F
🌐 IPA
/rɑlf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ralf in Braille

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

The name Ralf in braille

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

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

The name Ralf in sign language

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