Rudolph

Rudolph Meaning & Origin

About Rudolph
The name Rudolph is of Germanic origin and is derived from the elements "hruod" meaning "fame" and "wulf" meaning "wolf." It carries the meaning of "famous wolf" or "renowned wolf." The name Rudolph is often associated with strength, courage, and leadership, symbolizing the qualities of a powerful and respected individual.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rudolph are male.

Rudolph Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.23% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTLF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R030410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 D AO0 L F
🌐 IPA
/ˈrudɔlf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R341

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rudolph in Braille

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

The name Rudolph in braille

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

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

The name Rudolph in sign language

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