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Definition of adolf

adolf

/ˈæd.ɒlf/
Ad · olf
Plural:Adolfs
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adolf Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A male given name of Germanic origin, historically borne by several European monarchs, scholars, and public figures.

Example

"King Gustavus Adolf of Sweden was one of the most prominent European monarchs of the seventeenth century."

Word Nuance & Usage

Because of its strong historical association with Adolf Hitler, the given name Adolf declined sharply in popularity across Western countries after World War II.

• Rhymes for adolf

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from German Adolf, derived from the Old High German given name Adalwolf, a compound of 'adal' (noble) and 'wolf' (wolf), cognates with Old English Æþelwulf.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adolf. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adolf
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