Ralf
/RAHⱢF/ Scandinavian Male
Meaning & Origin
Ralf is a Scandinavian name meaning "Wolf council". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Ralf is generally considered a shortened form of Ralph, which has Germanic origins. It derives from the Old Norse name Ráðúlfr, composed of 'ráð' (counsel) and 'úlfr' (wolf).
Quick Facts
Language Scandinavian
Gender Male
Phonetic RAHⱢF
IPA ˈɹɑɫf
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as RAHⱢF. Keep the original Scandinavian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ralf
- · Ralf Schumacher - Racing Driver
- · Ralf Dahrendorf - Sociologist
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