adolphus

/əˈdɒlfəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A masculine given name, derived from Germanic words ‘adal’ (noble) and ‘wolf’ or ‘wolf-helm’ (helmet), thus meaning ‘noble wolf’ or ‘wolf helmet’.

“The Adolphus hotel in Dallas, Texas, was named after Adolphus Busch, a prominent businessman.”

Synonyms

  • Adolph
  • Adolphus Busch