Wolf - Last Names

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Wolf

/wʊlf/

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Moderate

Meaning

Wolf

Represents loyalty, intelligence, and survival instincts. Often associated with guardianship and leadership within a group or family.

Symbolism

Embodies the spirit of the wild, independence, and fierce protection. Symbolically linked to intuition, freedom, and the balance between solitude and community.

Etymology: Derived from the Old High German 'wulf' and Proto-Germanic '*wulfaz', meaning 'wolf'. It was used both as a given name and later as a hereditary surname, often denoting someone with wolf-like traits or who lived in wolf-inhabited areas.

Style & Origin

traditional

strong

european

Cultural Background

Of Germanic origin, Wolf is a common surname in German-speaking countries and among Ashkenazi Jewish

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