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Rodolfo
Glorious wolf
Origin
Germanic
Used in
itespt
Origin and meaning of Rodolfo
Rodolfo is Germanic in origin, from Hrodwulf — hrod, 'glory, fame,' and wulf, 'wolf' — meaning 'glorious wolf,' an image of strength and warrior valour. Reaching Italy through the Lombards, it has widespread cognates such as German Rudolf and English Rudolph. Used in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Latin America, it was made romantic by Puccini's poet Rodolfo in La Bohème. Carried by stars like Rodolfo Valentino, it keeps an elegant, faintly retro appeal.
Variants around the world
How Rodolfo sounds in other languages.
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Famous people
- Rodolfo Valentino— actor
- Rodolfo Usigli— writer
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