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The Name Adolphus - Origin and Meaning of Adolphus
  



The Name Adolphus - Origin and Meaning of Adolphus


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Adolphus

Old High German

Usage of the Name Adolphus

Historical, English

Meaning of the Name Adolphus

The name Adolphus is a Latinized form of Adolph, which has been used occasionally in the Swedish royal family and the English-speaking world.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden (1594 - 1632), the King of Sweden; Adolphus Busch (1839 - 1913), a German-American businessman; Adolphus Greely (1844 - 1935), an American explorer.

Names Related to Adolphus

Refer to the list of names related to Adolph.
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