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Name Origin

Raoul is a masculine given name of French origin. It is derived from the Germanic name 'Radulf', which means 'wise wolf' or 'counsel wolf'.

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Famous People

Raoul Wallenberg (1912-1947)

Diplomat and Humanitarian

  • Saved tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews from the Holocaust during World War II.
  • Named Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem.

Raoul Dufy (1877-1953)

Painter

  • Known for his Fauvist paintings and vibrant depictions of everyday life.
  • Produced designs for textiles, ceramics, and theatrical sets.

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