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Dolph (name) means a masculine given name, a short form of Adolph or Rudolph. Example: “Dolph Lundgren appeared in several action films.”

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A masculine given name, a short form of Adolph or Rudolph.
"Dolph Lundgren appeared in several action films."
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Etymology

As a Scandinavian/North Germanic, German, and Dutch surname, this is a shortened form of Adolf. As an English surname, it is a shortened form of Delve with a rounded vowel. Also as an English surname, it comes from Middle English delf ("quarry, pit"), related to the previous sense.

Origin: Middle English

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What does “Dolph” mean?
The word “Dolph” means a masculine given name, a short form of Adolph or Rudolph.
How do you use “Dolph” in a sentence?
Here is “Dolph” used in a sentence: “Dolph Lundgren appeared in several action films.”
What part of speech is “Dolph”?
“Dolph” is a name.
What is the meaning of Dolph?
"Dolph" (name) means a masculine given name, a short form of Adolph or Rudolph.