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Meaning & History
From the Germanic name Adalwolf, which meant "noble wolf" from the Germanic elements adal "noble" and wulf. It was borne by several Swedish kings as a first or second name, most notably by Gustav II Adolf in the 17th century. Association with Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), the leader of the Nazi party in Germany during World War II, has lessened the use of this name.
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- Förstemann, Ernst. Altdeutsches Namenbuch. Bonn, 1900, page 158.
Entry updated February 4, 2020