Rudolf

Rudolf Meaning & Origin

About Rudolf
The name Rudolf is of Germanic origin and is derived from the elements "hruod" meaning "fame" and "wulf" meaning "wolf." Therefore, the name Rudolf can be interpreted to mean "famous wolf" or "renowned wolf." It is a masculine name that has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with strength, power, and leadership.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rudolf are male.

Rudolf Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTLF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R03041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 D AA2 L F
🌐 IPA
/ˈruˌdɑlf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R341

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rudolf in Braille

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

The name Rudolf in braille

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

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

The name Rudolf in sign language

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