Rodolphus

Rodolphus is a male first name that is considered a Latinized variant of the name Rudolf. The meaning can be described as 'the glorious wolf' or 'the honorable wolf'. This name has its roots in the Old High German language.

What does the name Rodolphus mean?

The male first name Rodolphus is derived from the Latinized form Rudolf, which translates to 'the glorious wolf' or 'the honorable wolf'. Its origins can be traced back to the Old High German language. It consists of the elements hruod, meaning 'glory' or 'honor', and wolf, which means 'wolf'. Rodolphus has numerous variants, including Hruodolf, Hrodulf, and Hruodulf (Old High German), Rudolph (English), Rudolphus, Rudolfo, Ridolfo, and Rudolpho (Italian), Rudolphe (French), Rudolfs (Latvian), Rudolfas (Lithuanian), Rudek (Polish and Czech), Rodolf (German and Dutch), Rodolfo (Italian and Spanish), Roelf (East Frisian and Dutch), Roluf (Low German), Roelof (Dutch), Roelef, Roele, Rolof, Roolof, and Roloff (Frisian), Rezso (Hungarian), Ruutolffi, Ruutolhvi, and Ruutolppi (Finnish), Rudolv (Swedish), Rodolphos and Rodolfos (Greek), Ruud (Dutch), Dusch, Riedi, Ruosch (Romansh), Rodolphe, Raulf, and Roux (French), as well as Rudloff, Dolf, and Roff (German). Short forms include Rolf (German, English, and Scandinavian), Rul (German), Rud (Danish and Swedish), Rolff (Danish), Rolph (English), Rulf (Scandinavian), Rufo (Spanish), Rulle (Swedish), Rolfe, Rolphe, Rutz (Old German), Rolo (Spanish), Rolle, and Roel (Dutch). Pet forms include Rudi, Rudy, Rudey, Rudie, Ruedi, and Ruodi (Swiss), Rude (Slavic), Ruda (Czech), Rolfi, and Rudo.

Where does the name Rodolphus come from?

The boy's name Rodolphus has Old High German roots. It is composed of the terms hruod, meaning 'glory' or 'honor', and wolf, which stands for 'wolf'. Old High German Germanic

How do you pronounce Rodolphus?

Ro-dol-fus

When is the name day of Rodolphus?

The name day of Rodolphus is celebrated on April 17, June 26, July 15, and November 6.

Popularity

The first name Rodolphus is common in certain regions of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In Germany, the distribution is 50% in Lower Saxony and 50% in Saxony-Anhalt. In Austria, it is found 100% in Lower Austria, while in Switzerland, it is registered 100% in Jura. If you are named Rodolphus, we would appreciate it if you could share your home region with us to expand our statistics.

Nicknames & pet names

Rudi

Famous people

• Rodolphus Lestrange (Death Eater in Harry Potter)