Adolf
/ˈɑː.dɔlf/noun
A Germanic male given name meaning "noble wolf."
Did you know?Adolf comes from ancient Germanic name-elements that were also used in many other old names, where the wolf symbolized ferocity, loyalty, and elite warrior prestige rather than something sinister.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*aþalaz
“noble, of noble birth”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*wulfaz
“wolf”
Early Germanic
Germanic
*Aþalwulfaz
“noble wolf, a compound personal name”
Old High German
OHG
Adalwolf
“noble wolf”
Middle High German
MHG
Adolf
“a Germanic personal name”
Modern English
English
Adolf
“a male given name, especially associated with German usage”