Wolf

Wolf Meaning & Origin

About Wolf
The name "Wolf" is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Old High German word "wulf," meaning "wolf." It is a strong and powerful name associated with the characteristics of the wolf, such as loyalty, courage, and independence. The name "Wolf" often symbolizes a person who is fierce, protective, and has a strong sense of individuality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wolf are male.

Wolf Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.35% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALF
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L F
🌐 IPA
/wʊlf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALF', 'FLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wolf in Braille

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

The name Wolf in braille

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

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

The name Wolf in sign language

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