♂ Name Erland

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Erland is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Erland come from?

Erland is a popular name in Scandinavia since the Middle Ages. It is either of Old High German origin of derived from the Old Norse name Erlendr. Erlendr itself is a variant of the Old Norse names Erlandr and Erlingr. Today, Erland is especially popular in Denmark and Sweden.

What does the name Erland mean?

Erland means “noble’s land” or “nobleman’s land” (from Old High German “ēra” = glory/honour + “lant” = land/homeland). In Nordic, Erland means “foreigner” or “stranger” (from Old Norse “erlendr/ørlendr” = foreign/not native) and “descendant of Jarl“ or “descendant of the nobleman” (from Old Norse “jarl” = chieftain/earl/nobleman + “-ingr” = son/descendant of).

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