Adolf
Meaning of Adolf
Adolf is a male name with German origin. It is pronounced as AH-dawlf (/ˈaːdɒlf/) in German. The name has variations such as Adolph. Adolf has had some historical associations that may influence its popularity as a baby name today. However, it's important to note that these associations are not reflective of the name itself but of individuals who have had the name. In recent history, the name Adolf has been closely associated with Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Nazi Germany during World War II. Due to this association, the name Adolf has declined in popularity and is rarely used today. It's worth mentioning that names can carry different connotations and meanings across different cultures and time periods, so it's essential to consider these factors when choosing a baby name.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as AH-dawlf (/ˈaːdɒlf/)
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Notable People Named Adolf
| Adolf Hitler was an Austrian-born German politician and dictator of Germany from 1933 until his suicide in 1945, known for leading the Nazi Party and initiating World War II, as well as being central to the perpetration of the Holocaust. |
| Adolf Galland - Adolf Josef Ferdinand Galland was a prominent German Luftwaffe general and flying ace with 104 aerial victories during World War II. |
| Adolf Dassler - Adolf "Adi" Dassler, the German cobbler and entrepreneur, founded Adidas and was a pioneer in athletic shoe design and sports endorsements. |
| Adolf Ludwig Cluss, also known as Adolph Cluss, was a prominent German-born American architect who left a lasting impact on Washington, D.C. in the late 19th century with his designs for schools and public buildings. |
| Adolf Loos was an influential Austrian and Czechoslovak architect, known for his modernist views and criticism of the Art Nouveau movement, which inspired the Vienna Secession movement and postmodernism. |
| Adolf Meyer was a Swiss-born psychiatrist who became the first psychiatrist-in-chief of Johns Hopkins Hospital and was a prominent figure in psychiatry in the early 20th century. |
| Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld was a Finland-Swedish aristocrat, geologist, mineralogist, and Arctic explorer from the renowned Nordenskiöld family of scientists. |
| Adolf Frederick of Sweden - Adolf Frederick, also known as Adolph Frederick, was the King of Sweden from 1751 until his passing in 1771, and was related to Catherine the Great and married to Louisa Ulrika of Prussia. |
| Adolf Schärf was an Austrian politician who served as Vice-Chancellor and later as President of Austria. |
| Count Adolf of Nassau-Siegen was a German count and officer in the Dutch States Army, known for his role in the Eighty Years' War. |
| Gustav Adolf Franz Brand was a German writer and pioneering advocate for male bisexuality and homosexuality. |
| Adolf Busemann was a German aerospace engineer known for his work in aerodynamics and the development of the swept wings concept. |
| Adolf Neubauer was a sublibrarian at the Bodleian Library and a reader in Rabbinic Hebrew at Oxford University. |
| Adolf Ogi is a Swiss politician from the village of Kandersteg in the Swiss Alps. |
| Adolf Pfister was a German Roman Catholic priest and educator. |
