The baby name Adolphina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced uh-dol-FEE-nuh (IPA: /əˌdɒlfˈiːnə/).
Adolphina is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Adolphina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced uh-dol-FEE-nuh (IPA: /əˌdɒlfˈiːnə/).
Adolphina is Germanic in Origin.
Adolphina (also spelled Adolfina) is the feminine form of Adolph/Adolf, from Old High German Adalwolf, meaning 'noble wolf' (adal 'noble' + wulf 'wolf'). Feminine endings in -ina/-ine produced cognates across Europe: German Adolfine/Adolphine, Dutch and Scandinavian Adolfina, Polish and Spanish Adolfina, and French Adolphine; the clipped Adolfa appears in Spanish. The name preserves the Germanic blend of noble lineage and lupine strength.
Found in 18th–19th-century parish and civil records in Germany, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, and Central Europe, Adolphina saw modest genteel use before a steep mid-20th-century decline due to associations with the masculine Adolf. Today it is rare, sometimes chosen for antique poise or to honor family heritage. Related forms include Adolpha and Adolfine/Adolphine; short forms used in various languages include Fina and Alfi. Its meaning remains transparent and evocative: 'noble wolf.'
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 76 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
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