Adolf (drama)
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Etymology


Of origin meaning "noble wolf". From adal ('noble') and
'wolf, wulf ('wolf').

Proper noun



  1. , a rare spelling variant of Adolph. Very rarely given to children after World War Two, because of the association with Adolf Hitler.

Proper noun



  1. , cognate to Adolph.


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Proper noun



  1. , cognate to Adolph.Very rare after World War Two.


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Proper noun



  1. , equivalent to English Adolph.

Related terms

  • Ad, Adalwolf, Adi, Ado, Adolph, Dolf, Dolfi, Athaulf

Usage notes


Adolf was an old-fashioned name already during the Third Reich. Because of the association with Adolf Hitler, the name has been rarely given to children after 1945.

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