English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
name Uncommon

Wolfgang

WUULF-gang

Wolfgang (name) means a German male given name, most famously associated with the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Example: “They named their son Wolfgang after his German grandfather.”

name
1
A German male given name, most famously associated with the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
"They named their son Wolfgang after his German grandfather."
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Wolfgang” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

They named their son _____ after his German grandfather.

Etymology

From German Wolfgang, itself from Old High German wolf ("wolf") plus gang ("path, course").

Origin: German

Frequently asked questions

What does “Wolfgang” mean?

The word “Wolfgang” means a German male given name, most famously associated with the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

How do you pronounce “Wolfgang”?

“Wolfgang” is pronounced WUULF-gang (/ˈwʊlf.ɡæŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Wolfgang” in a sentence?

Here is “Wolfgang” used in a sentence: “They named their son Wolfgang after his German grandfather.”

What part of speech is “Wolfgang”?

“Wolfgang” is a name.

Where does the word “Wolfgang” come from?

The word “Wolfgang” comes from German. From German Wolfgang, itself from Old High German wolf ("wolf") plus gang ("path, course").

Is “Wolfgang” a common word?

“Wolfgang” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial