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German noble (1115–1191)
Welf VI (1115 – 15 December 1191) was the margrave of Tuscany (1152–1162) and duke of Spoleto (1152–1162), the third son of Henry IX, Duke of Bavaria
Welf_VI
European royal dynasty
Saxony Welf VI (1115–1191), Margrave of Tuscany Steingaden Abbey, Swabia, place of burial of its founder Welf VI (d. 1191) The next duke of the Welf dynasty
House_of_Welf
Holy Roman Emperor from 1191 to 1197
of Swabia, when he inherited the possessions of Henry the Lion's cousin Welf VI. During the election of a new Bishop of Lüttich (Liège) in September 1191
Henry_VI,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
German noble (c. 1135–1167)
Welf VII (c. 1135 – 11 or 12 September 1167) was the only son of Welf VI, Duke of Spoleto and Margrave of Tuscany, and Uta, daughter of Godfrey of Calw
Welf_VII
King of Germany from 1138 to 1152
Later returning from the Crusade, he was entangled in some conflicts with Welf VI's claim to the Duchy of Bavaria. On his deathbed, he designated his nephew
Conrad_III_of_Germany
Topics referred to by the same term
died 1120, son of Welf I of Bavaria Welf VI, died 1191, Duke of Spoleto and Marchese of Tuscany, nephew of Welf II of Bavaria Welf VII, died 1167, Duke
Welf
Premonstratensian monastery in Bavaria, Germany
Baptist, the abbey was founded in 1147 as a Premonstratensian house by Welf VI, third son of Henry the Black, Duke of Bavaria, and brother of Duke Henry
Steingaden_Abbey
1140 battle between the Welfs and Hohenstaufens dynasties
siege was a decisive battle between two dynasties, the Welfs and the Hohenstaufen. The Welfs for the first time changed their war cry from "Kyrie Eleison"
Siege_of_Weinsberg
Part of the medieval Kingdom of Italy
Proud, 1137–1139 Ulrich of Attems, 1139–1152 (imperial vicar) Welf VI, 1152–1160 Welf VII, 1160–1167 Rainald of Dassel, Archbishop of Cologne, 1160–1163
March_of_Tuscany
Swiss nobleman (died 1199)
Ida, daughter of Count Rudolph of Pfullendorf and Elisabeth, daughter of Welf VI. Like his father, he was a loyal supporter of the Imperial House of Hohenstaufen
Albert_III,_Count_of_Habsburg
Duke of Bavaria (1075–1126)
was a member of the House of Welf and Duke of Bavaria from 1120 until his death. Henry was the second son of Duke Welf I of Bavaria (died 1101) from
Henry_IX,_Duke_of_Bavaria
Medieval feudal title
Welf III of Bavaria (margrave of Tuscany, 1152–1160 and 1167–1171) 1152–1160 Welf VI of Bavaria (Imperial vicar of Tuscany, 1160) 1160–1167 Welf VI 1167–1171
Duke_of_Spoleto
Municipality in Bavaria, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle and was owned by the Elder House of Welf. After the death of Welf VI in 1191, it fell to the Staufer dynasty, and in 1268 to the
Schwangau
12th century battle in Germany
forces of Henry (VI) of Germany over the House of Welf, led by Welf VI and his son, Welf VII. Henry's father, Conrad III, and Welf VI had gone on the Second
Battle_of_Flochberg
12th century German prince
was the winning general at the Battle of Flochberg (1150) against Welf VI and Welf VII. The military prowess of the young ruler was emphasised in letters
Henry_Berengar
Duke of Swabia
Frederick VI, in addition to the Duchy of Swabia, some areas acquired in Upper Swabia and Bavaria on the basis of contracts of inheritance with Welf VI and
Frederick_VI,_Duke_of_Swabia
Duke of Bavaria
the House of Welf branch of the House of Este. In the genealogy of the Elder House of Welf, he is counted as Welf IV or simply Guelf. Welf was the son
Welf_I,_Duke_of_Bavaria
Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 to 1190
prevented further escalation. A few weeks later, on 8 September, Frederick and Welf VI were among the few German crusaders who survived when a flash flood destroyed
Frederick_Barbarossa
European dynasty of North Italian origin
of Welf, included dukes of Bavaria and of Brunswick. This branch produced Britain's Hanoverian monarchs, as well as one Emperor of Russia (Ivan VI) and
House_of_Este
accession 1160 their son became Margrave 1197 Welf VI (1st reign) 11/12 September 1167 husband's accession 1173 husband lost the March Welf VI (2nd reign)
List_of_Tuscan_consorts
German duchess
Diephold IV of Vohburg (d. 1130) and Count Gebhard III of Sulzbach (d. 1188) Welf VI Wulfhilde, married Rudolf I, Count of Bregenz (d. 1160) Wulfhilde died
Wulfhilde_of_Saxony
Town in Bavaria, Germany
Middle Ages, the place was known as Mammingin; in 1158 the Welfian Duke Welf VI founded the town of Memmingen. In 1286 it became an Imperial City, responsible
Memmingen
Duke of Bavaria
his death. He died at Kaufering. In the Welf genealogy, he is counted as Welf V. Welf was the oldest son of Welf I, Duke of Bavaria, and his wife Judith
Welf_II,_Duke_of_Bavaria
Town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
part of the town for the first time in 1152. The male Welf line expired with the death of Welf VI, Duke of Spoleto in 1191. By means of a contract of inheritance
Ravensburg
European dynasty of German origin
the 17th to 20th centuries. Originating as a cadet branch of the House of Welf (also "Guelf" or "Guelph") in 1635, also known then as the House of Brunswick-Lüneburg
House_of_Hanover
12th century German chronicle
by Welf VI. It seems to present Henry the Lion as the heir of the Welf fortune, which means that it must have been written after the death of Welf VII
Historia_Welforum
German noble
Henry VI "the Younger" of Brunswick (c. 1196 – 16 or 26 April 1214), of the House of Welf, was Count Palatine of the Rhine from 1212 to 1214. Henry was
Henry VI, Count Palatine of the Rhine
Henry_VI,_Count_Palatine_of_the_Rhine
Ruin in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
The castle was besieged and taken in the context of the feud between Welf VI and Conrad III by the young Frederick Barbarossa in 1146. After the House
Zähringen_Castle
Duke of Saxony (r. 1142–80) and Bavaria (r. 1156–80)
1142–1180) and Henry XII, Duke of Bavaria (ruled 1156–1180), was a member of the Welf dynasty. Henry was one of the most powerful German princes of his time. As
Henry_the_Lion
Series of border conflicts
sided with Roger II and his allies, including the rebellious German prince Welf VI and Uroš II of Serbia. The pretender Boris attempted to take advantage
Byzantine–Hungarian War (1149–1155)
Byzantine–Hungarian_War_(1149–1155)
Ulrich of Attems, imperial vicar (1139–1152) Welf VI, Duke (1152–1160) Welf VII, Duke (1160–1167) Welf VI, Duke (1167–1173) Ridelulf, Duke (1173–1183)
List of state leaders in the 12th century
List_of_state_leaders_in_the_12th_century
History of an emblematic system
on his seals and coins. In Italy and Central Europe, also in the 1150s, Welf VI, Duke of Spoleto and Marquis of Tuscany, Henry II Jasomirgott, Duke of
Origin_of_coats_of_arms
Medieval castle in Bavaria, Germany
Manuel Komnenos, in which he spoke of the Battle of Flochberg against Welf VI. He mentioned that at that time he was staying at Harburg Castle, which
Harburg_Castle
Tuscany. After the death of Conrad in 1152, another member of the Welf family, Welf VI was named the Margrave of Tuscany and Duke of the remainder of Spoleto
Ulrich_of_Attems
12th-century Bavarian nobleman
family possessions in Saxony, Bavaria and Swabia with his younger brother Welf VI. In 1127, Henry married Gertrude, the only child of King Lothair III of
Henry_the_Proud
Town in Bavaria, Germany
Alemanni, was under the rule of the Swabian Welfs until the 12th century. After the death of Welf VI in 1191, the Welf territories in Swabia changed hands to
Schongau,_Bavaria
Central Italian state, 1160 to 1805
Emperor Frederick in 1162. The city bought the feudal rights from Margrave Welf VI in 1160, hence became subject only to the emperors. For more than 500 years
Republic_of_Lucca
Town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
of the Schussengau (including Altdorf, Weingarten and Ravensburg) from Welf VI, Duke of Spoleto and uncle of both Frederick Barbarossa and Henry the Lion
Weingarten,_Württemberg
Queen of Germany from 1152 to 1153
marriage with Dietho of Ravensburg, a ministerialis in the service of Duke Welf VI. The marriage produced several children. Dietho died about 1187; Adelaide
Adelaide_of_Vohburg
Muslim victory of the Second Crusade
King Conrad, Bishop Otto of Freising, Duke Henry II of Austria, Margrave Welf VI of Tuscany, Duke Frederick Barbarossa of Swabia, and Marquess William V
Siege_of_Damascus_(1148)
Sovereign Countess of Schauenburg
harsh succession war was solved in her favour by the nephew of her husband Welf VI, Friedrich Barbarossa, in 1151. She was the founder of All Saints' Abbey
Uta_of_Schauenburg
Rector of Burgundy (c. 1125–1186)
Frederick IV of neighbouring Swabia caused him to fight on the side of Welf VI in the Feud of Tübingen (1164–1166). In 1173, he became overlord of Zurich
Berthold IV, Duke of Zähringen
Berthold_IV,_Duke_of_Zähringen
Calendar year
Norman bishop October 15 – Raoul I (the Red), French nobleman December 15 – Welf VI, margrave of Tuscany (b. 1115) December 26 – Reginald Fitz Jocelin, English
1191
Municipality in Bavaria, Germany
Bavaria, Steingaden belonged to the Steingaden Abbey, established in 1147 by Welf VI, Margrave of Tuscany and Duke of Spoleto, and third son of Henry IX, Duke
Steingaden
Medieval German royal and imperial dynasty
Swabia, brother of the late Henry VI, was designated to serve in his place. Other factions however, favoured a Welf candidate. In 1198, two rival kings
Hohenstaufen
King of Hungary and Croatia from 1141 to 1162
with Roger II and his allies, including the rebellious German prince, Welf VI and Uroš II of Serbia. Géza sent reinforcements to his brother-in-law,
Géza_II_of_Hungary
France (1031–60) to then be displayed as a quasi-heraldic symbol by Louis VI, Louis VII, and Philip II (1180–1223) before becoming the charge of the French
List_of_oldest_heraldry
War in Greece
it. At the same time, Roger financed rival German princes under Count Welf VI against Conrad III. On 29 July 1149, Roger met Louis VII at Potenza, and
Byzantine–Norman war (1147–1149)
Byzantine–Norman_war_(1147–1149)
Town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
between the Staufers and the Welfs. Finally it had to surrender on December 21, 1140, since the relief army of Welf VI had been defeated by the Staufers
Weinsberg
Countess Palatine of the Rhine (1176–1204)
conflict between the Hohenstaufen and Welf dynasties. In 1193, however, Barbarossa's son and successor, Emperor Henry VI, wanted to create a political alliance
Agnes_of_Hohenstaufen
unrelated dynasties. Houses of Welf and Babenberg In 1070, Emperor Henry IV deposed Duke Otto, granting the duchy instead to Welf I, a member of the Italo-Bavarian
List_of_rulers_of_Bavaria
Former duchy in Germany
opposed by Bavaria, especially by the ducal House of Welf. In the final conflict between the Welf and Hohenstaufen dynasties, Duke Henry the Lion was banned
Duchy_of_Bavaria
Monastery in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Schauenburg wished to build a monastery in memory of her late husband, Welf VI. To decide on its location she tied a bag of gold to a donkey and set it
All Saints' Abbey (Baden-Württemberg)
All_Saints'_Abbey_(Baden-Württemberg)
Events during the year 1115 in Italy Matilda of Tuscany William V, Marquess of Montferrat Welf VI v t e v t e
1115_in_Italy
Queen of Germany from 1138 to 1146
ward off the claims raised by the rivalling Welf duke Henry X of Bavaria and his sons Henry the Lion and Welf VI. To secure the Hohenstaufen rule, Conrad
Gertrude_of_Sulzbach
before 1131/32) Liutgard Uta of Schauenburg, (died 1196), who married Welf VI Fuchs, Peter. "Gottfried". deutsche-biographie.de. Deutsche Biographie
Gottfried_von_Calw
Ruined castle in Oberkirch, Germany
Schauenburg Castle is noted as a part of the dowry upon her marriage to Duke Welf VI, a brother of Henry X, Duke of Bavaria in 1131. After Uta's death, the
Schauenburg Castle (Oberkirch)
Schauenburg_Castle_(Oberkirch)
Calendar year
Roger de Pont L'Évêque, Norman archbishop (d. 1181) Welf VI, margrave of Tuscany (House of Welf) (d. 1191) Wichmann von Seeburg, German archbishop (d
1115
German noble (c. 1173–1227)
distinguished himself by defending the Welf residence of Braunschweig against the forces of the emperor's son King Henry VI. Peace was established the next year
Henry V, Count Palatine of the Rhine
Henry_V,_Count_Palatine_of_the_Rhine
German nobleman (1184–1213)
retain the Welf possessions around Lüneburg, Brunswick, and Haldensleben. He finally reconciled with Frederick's son and successor Emperor Henry VI in 1194
William of Winchester, Lord of Lunenburg
William_of_Winchester,_Lord_of_Lunenburg
12th-century Bohemian noblewoman
nevertheless had to face the claims raised by Henry's younger brother Welf VI. Maria's first marriage lasted three years, ending with Leopold's unexpected
Maria_of_Bohemia
Historical festival in Memmingen, Bavaria, Germany
was Wallenstein's arrival in Memmingen depicted, but also the themes of Welf VI with the Crusader group and the Peasants' War. In 1905, Wallenstein was
Wallenstein_Festival
Medieval German state
administered and then ruled by the House of Billung, and later by the House of Welf. Dukes of Saxony were also counted among the prince-electors. Upon the deposition
Duchy_of_Saxony
legate Henry II Jasomirgott, Duke of Bavaria and Margrave of Austria Duke Welf VI Frederick III, Duke of Swabia Herman III, Margrave of Baden Berthold III
Council_of_Acre
Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
(German: Ludwig Rudolf; 22 July 1671 – 1 March 1735), a member of the House of Welf, was Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and ruling Prince of Wolfenbüttel from 1731
Louis Rudolph, Duke of Brunswick
Louis_Rudolph,_Duke_of_Brunswick
village is located about two kilometers northwest of Mittelstetten. Duke Welf VI gave 1147 to his foundation of the Steingaden Abbey among other things
Tegernbach_(Mittelstetten)
Topics referred to by the same term
(~1115/20–1197), founder of All Saints' Abbey in the Black Forest, wife of Welf VI. Other bearers of the name: Ulrich Rülein von Calw (1465–1523), mining
Calw_(disambiguation)
German financier and prince
four children: Elisabeth Prinzessin von Hannover (born 22 February 2018) Welf August Prinz von Hannover (born 14 March 2019) Eleonora Prinzessin von Hannover
Prince Ernst August of Hanover (born 1983)
Prince_Ernst_August_of_Hanover_(born_1983)
Counts Palatine of the Rhine, Counts Palatine of Lotharingia, and Elector Palatines
of Welf through the marriage of Agnes, heir to the Staufen count. Henry V of Welf 1195–1213 Henry VI of Welf 1213–14 On the marriage of the Welf heiress
List of counts palatine of the Rhine
List_of_counts_palatine_of_the_Rhine
Duke of Bavaria from 1180 (1117–1183)
As Otto VI, he ruled as Count Palatine of Bavaria from 1156 to 1180. After the deposition of Frederick's rival Duke Henry the Lion from the Welf dynasty
Otto_I,_Duke_of_Bavaria
Cologne died of disease during the siege, and Emperor Henry VI also fell ill. Henry of Welf, who was also participating in the siege of Naples, deserted
Siege_of_Naples_(1191)
Parent House of Este, Welf, Hanover and Lorraine
of several important dynasties, including the House of Este, the House of Welf, and later the House of Hanover. The family held the titles of Marquis of
Obertenghi
Spoleto 1093–1119 Vacant Part of Marchioness of Tuscany Title next held by Welf VI New title Merging of the marches Ancona, Fermo, Camerino Margrave of Ancona
Werner_II_of_Spoleto
Holy Roman Emperor from 1209 to 1218
retirement on his estates near Brunswick. He was the only German king of the Welf dynasty. Otto was the third son of Henry the Lion, Duke of Bavaria and Duke
Otto_IV,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
German royal official
originally been in the service of the Welfs. They came into Staufer service with the reversion of Duke Welf VI of Tuscany's estates in the Duchy of Swabia
Conrad_of_Winterstetten
Decade
Roger de Pont L'Évêque, Norman archbishop (d. 1181) Welf VI, margrave of Tuscany (House of Welf) (d. 1191) Wichmann von Seeburg, German archbishop (d
1110s
12th-century German noblewoman
of Saxony. She was a member of the House of Welf and was the sister of Henry X, Duke of Bavaria; Welf VI; Judith of Bavaria, Duchess of Swabia; and Conrad
Sophia_of_Bavaria_(1105–1145)
Crusade
Henry VI died before his departure in Messina on 28 September 1197. The emerging throne conflict between his brother Philip of Swabia and the Welf rival
Crusade_of_1197
Decade
House of Welf. Philip's coronation does not take place until September 8, at Mainz. May 17 – Frederick II, infant son of the late Emperor Henry VI, is crowned
1190s
Principality of the Holy Roman Empire
castles in Brunswick and Lüneburg and the associated estate of the House of Welf. In 1269 there was a first division between the brothers Albrecht and Johann
Duchy_of_Brunswick-Lüneburg
State of the Holy Roman Empire (1692–1814)
Brunswick-Lüneburg had been split in 1269 between different branches of the House of Welf. The Principality of Calenberg, ruled by a cadet branch of the family, emerged
Electorate_of_Hanover
Italian nobleman (fl. 915–951)
elder son, Welf I, Duke of Bavaria, established the German Younger House of Welf after inheriting the estates of his maternal uncle, Welf III, the last
Adalberto_the_Margrave
Municipality in Bavaria, Germany
the church, the country gentlemen and the nobility. With the death of Welf VI in 1191 the whole Lechrain area passed to the Staufer. Under these, the
Althegnenberg
Dynastic conflict in the Holy Roman Empire from 1198 to 1215
between the House of Hohenstaufen and the House of Welf, was over the successor to Emperor Henry VI, who had just died. After a conflict lasting 17 years
German_throne_dispute
16th-century Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
ruled together with his brother, Henry of Dannenberg. Born into the House of Welf, ruling family of the Principality of Brunswick-Lüneburg, William was the
William the Younger, Duke of Brunswick
William_the_Younger,_Duke_of_Brunswick
King of Germany from 1198 to 1208
King of the Romans, against the fierce resistance of the rival House of Welf. In 1152 the royal dignity passed smoothly to Conrad III's nephew, Frederick
Philip_of_Swabia
leader against Charlemagne Albion (fl. c. 785–811) With the removal of the Welfs in 1180, the Duchy of Saxony was sharply reduced in territory. Westphalia
List_of_rulers_of_Saxony
Holy Roman Emperor from 1084 to 1105
Henry campaigned in Italy against his son Conrad II, Matilda of Tuscany, and Welf I of Bavaria. After Clement's death, Henry refrained from supporting further
Henry_IV,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
Holy Roman Empress from 1711 to 1740
Brunswick-Calenberg and thus belonged to another branch of the House of Welf. However, the Lutheran Protestant bride opposed the marriage at first, since
Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Elisabeth_Christine_of_Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Celler Herzöge: Leben und Wirken 1371–1705. Celle: Georg Ströher. ISBN 3-921744-05-8 {{isbn}}: ignored ISBN errors (link). OCLC 255990175. House of Welf
Otto I, Duke of Brunswick-Harburg
Otto_I,_Duke_of_Brunswick-Harburg
Italian nobleman
Treviso, and Verona — while his elder half-brother Welf received the lands north of the Alps. Welf contested this division and attempted, unsuccessfully
Fulco_I,_Margrave_of_Milan
Crusade
Vermandois (one of those who had not fulfilled his vow on the First Crusade), and Welf I, Duke of Bavaria; accompanying them was Ida of Austria, mother of Leopold
Crusade_of_1101
German duke (c. 1204–1252)
Brunswick-Lüneburg (about 1204 – 9 June 1252), a member of the House of Welf, was the first duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1235 until his death. He is
Otto I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Otto_I,_Duke_of_Brunswick-Lüneburg
Lutheran church in Württemberg, Germany
Salzburg, dedicated to Martin of Tours. Building was completed in 1132 under Welf VI of Spoleto. The church also served the local parish. The Sindelfingen Abbey [de]
St._Martin,_Sindelfingen
Duchess consort of Bavaria
was a daughter of Henry V, Count Palatine of the Rhine, of the House of Welf, by his first wife Agnes of Hohenstaufen, daughter and heiress of Conrad
Agnes_of_the_Palatinate
State of the Holy Roman Empire (1156–1453)
Hohenstaufen in the struggle against the Bavarian Welf dynasty. In 1139, after King Conrad III of Germany deposed the Welf duke Henry the Proud, he gave the Bavarian
Duchy_of_Austria
1227 battle in Holstein
defeated King Valdemar II of Denmark and the Welf Otto the Child. Valdemar and his predecessor King Canute VI of Denmark had previously conquered Holstein
Battle_of_Bornhöved_(1227)
Noble family
1058 to Tostig Godwinson († 1066), Earl of Northumbria, then in 1071 to Welf I, Duke of Bavaria († 1101) Adelolf († 933), Count of Boulogne Arnulf II
House_of_Flanders
Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and ruling Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1633–1714)
Anton Ulrich; 4 October 1633 – 27 March 1714), a member of the House of Welf, was Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and ruling Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Anthony Ulrich, Duke of Brunswick
Anthony_Ulrich,_Duke_of_Brunswick
Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
of Welf, was the last ruler of the Principality of Grubenhagen from 1595 until his death. When he died in 1596, the Grubenhagen branch of the Welfs became
Philip II, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen
Philip_II,_Duke_of_Brunswick-Grubenhagen
WELF VI
WELF VI
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, German, Teutonic
Wolf
Boy/Male
American, Australian, French, Latin, Portuguese, Shakespearean, Spanish
Wolf; Fight; Battle; Battle Genius; War Elf
Boy/Male
English
Peace/will.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Self; Victory
Male
German
 German and Jewish name, WOLF means "wolf." Compare with another form of Wolf.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Self Victory
Male
English
 English name derived from the vocabulary word, WOLF means simply "wolf." Compare with another form of Wolf.
Surname or Lastname
English (East Anglia)
English (East Anglia) : from the Middle English personal name Saulf, Old English Sǣwulf, composed of the elements sǣ ‘sea’ + wulf ‘wolf’.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Swajitha | ஸà¯à®µà®œà¯€à®¤à®¾Â
Self victory
Swajitha | ஸà¯à®µà®œà¯€à®¤à®¾Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name from Middle English wold ‘forest’ or ‘cleared upland’ (see Wald, Wold).Thomas Weld (1596–1661), born in Sudbury, Suffolk, England, was an influential Puritan divine who emigrated from Terling, Essex, to Roxbury, MA, in 1632.
Boy/Male
English
Victorious wolf.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived near a spring or stream, Middle English well(e) (Old English well(a)).German : from a short form of the personal names Wallo, Walilo.German : nickname from Middle High German wël ‘round’.
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, English, French, German
Wolf
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Christian, Dutch, English, French, German, Teutonic
Wolf
Male
English
Short form of Middle English Wilfred, WILF means "desires peace."
Surname or Lastname
English, Danish, and German
English, Danish, and German : from a short form of the various Germanic compound names with a first element wolf ‘wolf’, or a byname or nickname with this meaning. The wolf was native throughout the forests of Europe, including Britain, until comparatively recently. In ancient and medieval times it played an important role in Germanic mythology, being regarded as one of the sacred beasts of Woden. This name is widespread throughout northern, central, and eastern Europe, as well as in Britain and German-speaking countries.German : habitational name for someone living at a house distinguished by the sign of a wolf, Middle High German wolf.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : from the Yiddish male personal name Volf meaning ‘wolf’, which is associated with the Hebrew personal name Binyamin (see Benjamin). This association stems from Jacob’s dying words ‘Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil’ (Genesis 49:27).Irish : variant spelling of Woulfe.
Boy/Male
English
Victorious wolf.
Boy/Male
British, Christian, English, French
Peace; Diminutive of Wilfred
Boy/Male
British, English, Hebrew
A Tree
Girl/Female
Danish, German, Swedish
Battle; Supernatural Being; Elf Battle; Noble Wolf
WELF VI
WELF VI
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Chief of the Goddesses; Goddess Durga
Girl/Female
Tamil
Kankangi | கநà¯à®•ாநகீ
Gold
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Woman
Male
Irish
Irish Gaelic name IARFHLAITH means "lord of the west."
Girl/Female
Arabic, Indian
Beautiful Girl
Biblical
spouse; bridegroom
Boy/Male
Arabic
Worshippers
Surname or Lastname
English
English : ethnic name from Old French Lohereng ‘man from Lorraine’ (see Lorraine).
Girl/Female
American, Arabic, British, English
Noble; Aristocratic Lady
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Good Character
WELF VI
WELF VI
WELF VI
WELF VI
WELF VI
n.
Imposture practiced on one's self; self-deceit.
a.
Dependent on one's self; self-depending; self-reliant.
n.
Self-communion.
n.
The idolizing of one's self; immoderate self-conceit.
n.
Self-love.
a.
Disposed to self-assertion; self-asserting.
n.
Self-deceit.
v. t.
To furnish with a welt; to sew or fasten a welt on; as, to welt a boot or a shoe; to welt a sleeve.
n.
Faith in one's self; self-reliance.
n.
Control of one's self; restraint exercised over one's self; self-command.
n.
Self-denial; self-renunciation; self-sacrifice.
n.
Self-devotion.
n.
Restraint over one's self; self-control; self-command.
n.
Prosperity; happiness; well-being; weal.
a.
Refusing to gratify one's self; self-sacrificing.
n.
Enjoyment of one's self; self-satisfaction.
v. t.
To pour forth, as from a well.
n.
The act of estimating one's self; self-esteem.
a.
Self-repelling.
n.
The act of governing one's self, or the state of being governed by one's self; self-control; self-command.