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Name Origin

Ralf is a German masculine given name, a short form of the Old Norse name 'Ráðúlfr', meaning 'wise wolf' or 'counsel wolf'.

germanmasculinewisewolfcounsel

Famous People

Ralf Schumacher (1975-)

Formula One driver

  • Won six Formula One races
  • Finished second in the 2001 and 2003 World Championship standings

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