name

Adolph

A-dolf

Adolph (name) means a masculine given name of Germanic origin, a variant spelling of Adolf. Example: “Adolph Coors founded the American brewing company that bears his name.”

name

A masculine given name of Germanic origin, a variant spelling of Adolf.

"Adolph Coors founded the American brewing company that bears his name."

A surname derived from the given name.

"The Adolph family has run the business for three generations."

How to use Adolph

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn alternative spelling of Adolf, seen in some English-speaking families and businesses.

Word forms

Adolphs plural

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Etymology

Variant spelling of Adolf.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Adolph” mean?

The word “Adolph” means a masculine given name of Germanic origin, a variant spelling of Adolf. In plain terms, an alternative spelling of Adolf, seen in some English-speaking families and businesses.

How do you pronounce “Adolph”?

“Adolph” is pronounced A-dolf (/ˈeɪ.dɔlf/ in IPA).

How do you use “Adolph” in a sentence?

Here is “Adolph” used in a sentence: “Adolph Coors founded the American brewing company that bears his name.”

What part of speech is “Adolph”?

“Adolph” is a name.

How many meanings does “Adolph” have?

“Adolph” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a masculine given name of Germanic origin, a variant spelling of Adolf.