Detlef name meaning

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Updated: March 17th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: German, Faroese, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: d(e)-tlef
Meaning: People and Offspring
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What does Detlef mean?

Detlef came from Old High German and Germanic languages is a baby boy name, majorly used in Greenlandic, German, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Faroese and Swedish, meaning of Detlef is "Heritage of the People or Offspring".

Detlef is a form of Detlev. Detlev's meaning is The Peoples Descendant and Heritage of the People is of Old High German and Germanic origin. Detlef is equivalent of Dietleib in German language.

How do I pronounce Detlef?

Two syllabled Detlef is pronounced as d(e)-tlef. Some people pronounce it as det-lef.

Variants of Detlef

Dietleib, Detlev

Names that rhyme with Detlef

How popular is the name Detlef?

Detlef is a rare baby name in France and may not be used now since it isn't seen since 1950. But an extremely popular name in Germany where every 1 in 700 have the name.

As per our evaluation, over 150000 people has been named Detlef globally.

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Detlef in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands826005
Sweden925905
Norway183805
Denmark64000

Numerological aspects of Detlef

You need to acquire personal independence and hit the road of success. Having vowel E as your first one in your name represents your sensitivity. You like your freedom and independence. You are always open to new adventures. Number 1 reveals your positive attitude and originality. You are a peacemaker and always avoid conflicts. You should stop hoping that everyone will understand and support you.

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Sibling Names for Detlef

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Famous people named Detlef

  • Detlef Ultsch, former East German judoka
  • Detlef Lienau, German architect born in Holstein
  • Detlef Kübeck, retired East German sprinter
  • Detlef Okrent, German field hockey player
  • Detlef Soost, German dancer and choreographer
  • Detlef Schrempf, German-American retired professional basketball player
  • Detlef Michel, German track and field athlete
  • Detlef Kästner, retired boxer,
  • Detlef Richter, East German bobsledder

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