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Name Origin

Rudolfo is a Spanish and Italian masculine given name, a variant of Rudolf. It means 'famous wolf' or 'renowned wolf'. Rudolf is derived from the Old Germanic elements 'hruod' meaning 'fame' or 'glory' and 'wulf' meaning 'wolf'.

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Famous People

Rudolfo Anaya (1937-2020)

Author

  • Wrote acclaimed novels like 'Bless Me, Ultima'
  • Pioneer of Chicano literature
  • Won numerous awards including the National Humanities Medal

Rudolfo Guzmán Huerta (1932-2018)

Politician

  • Served as Governor of the Mexican state of Jalisco
  • Known for his social welfare programs and infrastructure development