Egilof

Egilof is a masculine first name that is considered an alternative spelling of Agilolf. The name can be translated as "the terror wolf" or also as "the wolf with the sword."

What does the name Egilof mean?

Egilof is a boy's name and represents a variant of the name Agilolf. The meaning of the name is "the terror wolf," which can also be interpreted as "the wolf with the sword." The roots of the two-part name can be found in Old High German and Germanic. The first element, 'agi', comes from Germanic and means "fear, terror, awe, dread" or refers to the Old High German terms 'agil' or 'egil', which mean "edge of the sword, blade of a weapon." The second component, 'wolf', also comes from Old High German and means "the wolf." Other variants include Agilulf, Egilolf, Egloff, Eglof, and Eklof. A well-known bearer of the name is Agilulf, also known as "the Thuringian," who was Duke of Turin and King of the Lombards from 591 until his death.

Where does the name Egilof come from?

The origin of the name Egilof traces back to Old High German and means "the terror wolf." The name is composed of the words 'agi' for fear, terror, awe, dread (Germanic) or 'agil' or 'egil', which means "edge of the sword, blade of a weapon" (Old High German), as well as 'wolf' for "the wolf" (Old High German). Thus, the linguistic roots are anchored in Germanic.

How do you pronounce Egilof?

The pronunciation of Egilof is three syllables and has a Nordic sound. The name is pronounced as "E-gi-lof" [ˈeːɡilɔf], with the first syllable being stressed. The clear, bright beginning gives the name breadth, while the darker "-lof" adds depth. The structure of the consonants remains clear and concise. Egilof has an archaic and powerful impression – it feels traditional, earthy, and radiates a calm, Nordic severity.

Popularity

Egilof can be found in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In Germany, the name is prevalent in the states of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Saxony, each with 50.0% prevalence. In Austria, it is 100.0% prevalent in Styria. In Switzerland, Egilof is also found in the cantons of Obwalden and Solothurn, each with 50.0%. If you bear the name Egilof, we would appreciate it if you could share your home region with us to help expand our statistics.