Usage, description and more for Rudolf
Gender: Male
Origin: 
Germany
Also available in
Czech,
German,
Estonian,
Hungarian,
Norwegian Bokmål,
Dutch,
Polish,
Swedish,
Rudolf is used in
Czechia 
Austria Germany 
Estonia 
Hungary 
Norway 
Netherlands 
Poland 
Slovakia 
Slovenia 
Sweden
Countries where Rudolf has name day
Rudolf has a name day in
Czechia and Rudolf's next name day is April 17.
Rudolf has a name day in
Austria and Rudolf's next name day is November 6.
Rudolf has a name day in
Germany and Rudolf's next name day is April 17.
Rudolf has a name day in
Estonia and Rudolf's next name day is Mars 7 (next year).
Rudolf has a name day in
Hungary and Rudolf's next name day is April 17.
Rudolf has a name day in
Norway and Rudolf's next name day is Mars 27.
Rudolf has a name day in
Poland and Rudolf's next name day is April 17.
Rudolf has a name day in
Slovakia and Rudolf's next name day is April 17.
Rudolf has a name day in
Sweden and Rudolf's next name day is Mars 27.
Rudolf
Rudolf is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the Old High German name "Hrodwulf," which combines the elements "hrod" meaning "fame" and "wulf" meaning "wolf." Thus, the name Rudolf carries the meaning of "famous wolf" or "glorious wolf."
In history and literature, the name Rudolf has been associated with nobility and leadership. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Rudolf II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Additionally, Rudolf Rassendyll is a fictional character in Anthony Hope's novel "The Prisoner of Zenda," known for his bravery and cunning.
The name Rudolf has variations in different languages, such as Rudolph in English and Rodolfo in Italian and Spanish. It is a name that has been popular in various European countries and continues to be used today.
In some cultures, Rudolf may have a designated nameday as part of their tradition, where individuals named Rudolf celebrate on a specific day of the year. However, nameday customs vary across regions and may not be universally observed for the name Rudolf.