Gender: Masculine
Usage: German
Pronounced: AH-dawlf

Modern form of the Germanic name Adalwolf, which meant "noble wolf" from the Germanic elements adal meaning "noble" and wulf. Association with Adolf Hitler has lessened the use of this name. He was the leader of the fascist Nazi party in Germany during World War II.

 
 
 

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