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Rodolfo

English translation/equivalent: Rudolph

Origin: Derived from the German and formed from hroth "fame, glory," and from wulfa "wolf," and means "glorious warrior," since the wolf was considered a sacred and magical animal that could impersonate a soldier.

Name Day/Onomastico: October 17—in honor of St. Rudolf, bishop of Gubbio.

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