Rolf
Meaning
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
- A surname originating as a patronymic.
Synonyms
Hrolf
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɹɒlf/
Etymology
From Old Norse Hrólfr, and from its Old French equivalent, cognates of Rudolph. Brought to England by the Normans, survived in surnames and was revived in the 19th century, partly due to its modern Scandinavian cognate.
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