Quick answer
Adolf is a boy name with Old German roots meaning "noble wolf".
Pronunciation: German /ˈaː.dɔlf/; Czech /ˈa.dolf/; Hungarian /ˈɒ.dolf/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Old German name Adalwolf, which meant "noble wolf" from the elements adal "noble" and wolf. It was borne by several Swedish kings as a first or second name, most notably by Gustav II Adolf in the 17th century. Association with Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), the leader of the Nazi party in Germany during World War II, has lessened the use of this name.
Notes and context
Usage: german, dutch, swedish, norwegian, danish, czech, hungarian, polish, germanic