♂ Name Erlend

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Erlend is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Erlend come from?

Erlend is a Scandinavian, especially Norwegian name, which derived from the Old Norse name Erlendr. Erlendr itself is a variant of the Old Norse names Erlandr and Erlingr.

What does the name Erlend mean?

Erlend 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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Author: Jelka Batteiger