Alof

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Alof signifies strength, power, and energy that are associated with elves.
Pronunciation
A-lof(Dutch)
Alof is pronounced as ah-lohf, with the emphasis on the first syllable.
Popularity
The name Alof is very rare in the modern world, and there is no data available regarding its popularity.

cartoon of the name Alof
Cartoon of Alof

Alof Name meanings & History

Alof is a Scandinavian name, derived from the Old Norse name Alfríðr, which means "elf power". The name Alof signifies strength, power, and energy that are associated with elves. Medieval Dutch and German variant of Adolf as well as the West Frisian form of the name. Also compare Aalf (its medieval form is Aelf) and Alef.A known bearer of this name was Alof de Wignacourt (1547-1622), a French nobleman of Flemish descent who was the 54th Grand Master of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. For many years, Alof was a popular name in Scandinavia, although it fell out of use over time. Today, the name is almost unknown outside of the region.

Zodiac Sign of Alof: Action Aries

Synonyms of Alof:

A: Angry,Aggressive,Ambitious,Assertive,Action,Argumentative

L: Liaison,Lazy,Lover,Luscious,Languid,Legal,Lovely

O: Obsessive,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsolete,Obstinate

F: Fiery,Fun-loving,Friendly,Festive

Alof is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Unintellectual name

Related Names to Alof

There are several variations of the name Alof, including Alfrid, Alfride, and Alfhild. Other names that are similar to Alof in meaning include Elfrida, Elfie, and Elva.