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Wolfram
How to Pronounce Wolfram
Pronounced WOOLF-rahm /ˈwʊlf.rɑːm/Medium
Meaning: From the Germanic wolf ('wolf') and hraban ('raven') — 'wolf-raven.' Borne by the medieval poet Wolfram von Eschenbach; also the source of tungsten's symbol.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
As a boy's name, Wolfram means 'wolf-raven' (wolf + hraban). It reads bold and old-world, tied to the medieval poet Wolfram von Eschenbach — rare in the U.S. (said 'WOOLF-rahm').
It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in German-speaking lands. Rare, bold, and old-world.
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What does the name Wolfram mean?
Wolfram is German for 'wolf-raven' — wolf ('wolf') plus hraban ('raven').
How do you pronounce Wolfram?
It's said WOOLF-rahm /ˈwʊlf.rɑːm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Wolfram a boy or girl name?
Wolfram is a boy's name.
How popular is Wolfram?
Wolfram is extremely rare in the U.S.