Name:
Adolfo
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Germanic, Spanish
Meaning:
Adolfo is a Spanish and Italian variant of Adolf. The name Adolf comes from two Germanic words - 'adel', which means 'distinguished or noble'', and 'wulf', which means 'wolf'. It was common in Germany to use the name Wulf in their names to denote a warrior who has distinguished himself in battle. The name Adolf has however fallen out of usage after World War II due to its negative associations with Adolf Hitler.
Pronunciation:
ah-DHOL-fo
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Adolph
Famous Adolfo:
Adolfo Bautista : soccer player
Adolfo Celi : actor
Adolfo Gori : soccer player
Adolfo Sardina : fashion designer