Herluf

Herluf is a male first name from Old High German, meaning 'the army wolf'. The name is composed of the elements heri, meaning 'army' or 'warrior', and wolf, which stands for 'wolf'. Variants of Herluf include Hariolf, Hariulf, Herolf, Herulf, and Herlof.

What does the name Herluf mean?

Herluf is a male first name of Old High German origin, meaning 'the army wolf'. It is composed of heri for 'army, warrior' and wolf for 'wolf'. Variants of the name include Hariolf, Hariulf, Herolf, Herulf, and Herlof.

Where does the name Herluf come from?

The name Herluf has its roots in Old High German and means 'the army wolf'.

How do you pronounce Herluf?

Herluf is pronounced as two syllables: 'Her-luf' [ˈhɛʁlʊf]. The first part has a short, open E sound that transitions into the darker second syllable with a short U. The soft yet distinct ending sound -f provides a dry finish. This pronunciation gives the name a Nordic, rugged note - compact, calm, and strong in character.

When is the name day of Herluf?

The name day for Herluf is celebrated on August 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Herluf is considered a rare first name that has not appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was 440th place in Denmark in 1985. In the last ten years, Herluf has been given as a first name about 30 times there, earning it 636th place in the ten-year statistics. From 1985 to 2024, it ranks 936th in Denmark.

Famous people

• Herluf Bidstrup (German illustrator)