Ralf
Meaning of Ralf
Ralf is a strong and classic male name with Germanic origins. It is a variation of the name Ralph, which means "wolf counsel" in Old Norse. The name Ralf has been used for centuries and has a timeless appeal. In New York, the name Ralf was given to 7 newborn boys in 1963, reflecting its enduring but relatively rare usage. With its solid and traditional sound, Ralf is a great choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar name for their son.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as RALF (/rælf/)
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Notable People Named Ralf
| Ralf Schumacher is a German former Formula One driver and broadcaster who won six Grands Prix during his racing career. |
| Ralf van Bühren - Ralf van Buhren is a German art historian and theologian who teaches sacred art and architecture in Rome. |
| Ralf Harolde was an American character actor known for playing gangsters in nearly 100 films between 1920 and 1963. |
| Ralf Stegner is a German Social Democratic politician who has represented Pinneberg in the Bundestag since 2021. |
| Ralf Josef Sommer is a German biologist who studies how evolution shapes the development of living organisms. |
| Ralf Speth is a German automotive executive, former Jaguar Land Rover CEO and chairman of TVS Motor Company. |
| Ralf Moeller is a German actor and former bodybuilder known for his roles in Gladiator and Conan the Adventurer. |
| Ralf Hütter - Ralf Hutter is a German musician best known as the lead singer, keyboardist, and co-founder of the pioneering electronic band Kraftwerk. |
| Ralf Metzler is a physicist and professor at the University of Potsdam known for his research on complex biological and soft matter systems. |
| Ralf Altmeyer - Ralf M. Altmeyer is a German virologist who leads the Institut Pasteur of Shanghai. |
| Ralf Waldmann was a German Grand Prix motorcycle racer named German Motorcycle Racer of the Year three times. |
| Ralf Schulenberg is a retired footballer from East Germany. |
| Ralf Meister is a German Lutheran bishop and theologian who leads the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Hanover. |
| Ralf Rocchigiani is a German former professional boxer who held the WBO cruiserweight title from 1995 to 1997. |
| Ralf Seekatz is a German CDU politician who has served in the European Parliament since 2019. |
