Rolf Name Meaning
The name Rolf comes from German roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Rolf below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Rolf Name Meaning
German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, EnglishFrom the Germanic name Hrolf (or its Old Norse cognate Hrólfr), a contracted form of Hrodulf (see RUDOLF). The Normans introduced this name to England but it soon became...
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