Volf
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Volf
Volf is a shortened or diminutive form of the Germanic name Wolfgang, derived from the Old High German elements "wolf" (wolf) and "gang" (to go/walk), literally meaning "wolf-walker" or "one who walks like a wolf." The name has roots in Germanic paganism where wolves held symbolic significance as powerful, warrior-like animals.
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Etymology
Volf is a shortened or diminutive form of the Germanic name Wolfgang, derived from the Old High German elements "wolf" (wolf) and "gang" (to go/walk), literally meaning "wolf-walker" or "one who walks like a wolf." The name has roots in Germanic paganism where wolves held symbolic significance as powerful, warrior-like animals.
Volf is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Slavic regions, with notable historical bearers including Volf Jobst (a character from Germanic folklore) and various Central European figures; it gained some prominence in Germanic and Jewish communities, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to its parent form Wolfgang.
Volf currently ranks #13,955 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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