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Rudolf

Meaning

From the Germanic name Hrodulf, which was derived from the elements hrod "fame" and wulf "wolf". It

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Rudolf and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Famous People Named Rudolf

Rudolf Erich Raspe

Rudolf Erich Raspe (March 1736 – 16 November 1794) was a German librarian, writer, and scientist, called by his biographer John Patrick Carswell a "rogue".

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Rudolf von Gottschall

Rudolf Gottschall (von Gottschall since 1877; 30 September 1823 – 21 March 1909) was a German poet, dramatist, literary critic and literary historian.

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Rudolf Ewald Stier

Rudolf Ewald Stier (17 March 1800 – 16 December 1862), was a German Protestant churchman and mystic.

Rudolf Minger

Rudolf Minger (13 November 1881 – 23 August 1955) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1929–1940).

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Rudolf Kempe

Rudolf Kempe (14 June 1910 – 12 May 1976) was a German conductor.

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Rudolf in Other Languages

Ancient GermanicHrolf
Ancient ScandinavianHrólfr
ArmenianRudolf
CroatianRudolf

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