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Ralph

Ralph

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A male first name used in English-speaking countries
  • proper noun
  • /rælf/
translation icon : Ralph
  • How many languages does Ralph Macchio speak?
  • Ralph Waldo
  • Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Ralph Nader

Took her ad Rolph because Ralph was his driver.

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Examples

  • - My brother Ralph went with you, right?

  • So, do you know if Ralph is in the office?

  • And some people said, Ralph, your hair looks terrible.

  • - Anyway, Ralph, how can we help? -

  • But at the moment, I can assure you that Ralph is safe in Africa.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Ralph, I need your assist on this one.

  • But I'm with my friend Ralph, who is from Switzerland.

  • Mrs. Schwartz, do you know what Ralph just said?

  • We're here outside the studio with Ralph Greco and Seth Kaplan.

  • My friend Ralph is an excellent cook who loves to experiment with new recipes.

Synonyms

Ralf
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A male name that is another form of Ralph

has identical meaning but uses the more common English spelling

Idioms

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To throw up when you feel sick

Surface Forms

Ralph main

Etymology

Ralph comes from old German words rad meaning 'counsel' and wulf meaning 'wolf', so the name originally suggested a 'wise' or 'strong' wolf. That's why Ralph is used as a male name today, carrying the old ideas of wisdom and strength.