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Adolf

Adolf (name) means a masculine given name of Germanic origin, a variant of Adolph. Example: “The name Adolf fell sharply out of use after World War II.”

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A masculine given name of Germanic origin, a variant of Adolph.

"The name Adolf fell sharply out of use after World War II."

How to use Adolf

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA German man's first name, historically common but now rarely used because of its association with Adolf Hitler.

Common mistake

The name's popularity collapsed after WWII; it is almost never given to children today outside of historical or family-tradition contexts.

Word forms

Adolfs plural

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Etymology

From Old High German adal ("noble") plus wulf ("wolf") — literally "noble wolf."

Origin: German

Frequently asked questions

What does “Adolf” mean?

The word “Adolf” means a masculine given name of Germanic origin, a variant of Adolph. In plain terms, a German man's first name, historically common but now rarely used because of its association with Adolf Hitler.

How do you use “Adolf” in a sentence?

Here is “Adolf” used in a sentence: “The name Adolf fell sharply out of use after World War II.”

What part of speech is “Adolf”?

“Adolf” is a name.

Where does the word “Adolf” come from?

The word “Adolf” comes from German. From Old High German adal ("noble") plus wulf ("wolf") — literally "noble wolf.".

Is “Adolf” a common word?

“Adolf” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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