Gender: Male
Origin: Germanic, German
Meaning: Noble wolf or noble hero, Noble Majesty Wolf
Pronunciation: AY-dawlf, /ˈeɪdɒlf/, EY D AA L F
Popularity Rank: #13,372
Derived from the Germanic name Adalwulf, composed of the elements adal meaning 'noble' and wulf meaning 'wolf'. It was borne by several Holy Roman Emperors and was notably associated with Adolf Hitler.
The name Adolf is of Germanic, German origin and means Noble wolf or noble hero, Noble Majesty Wolf. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Adolf is commonly found in South Africa, Germany, Austria, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AY-dawlf
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈeɪdɒlf/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EY D AA L F
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
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At NamesLook, the name Adolf is recorded 3,499 times globally, ranking it as the 13,372th most common name worldwide.
Adolf is most prevalent in South Africa, with 546 occurrences, making it the 3,115th most popular name in the country.
In Austria, the name Adolf is found among 1 in every 322 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #3,115 | 1 : 4,295 |
| Germany | #1,418 | 1 : 843 |
| Austria | #455 | 1 : 322 |
| Italy | #7,221 | 1 : 7,039 |
| United States of America | #13,605 | 1 : 13,401 |
| Iran | #1,955 | 1 : 1,420 |
| Czechia | #736 | 1 : 633 |
| Spain | #5,006 | 1 : 5,601 |
| Ghana | #1,148 | 1 : 2,035 |
| Namibia | #623 | 1 : 1,575 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Adolf from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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