♂ Name Roland

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Roland is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Roland come from?

Roland is a name of Proto-Germanic or Old High German origin (originally Hrodland/Hrodnand).

What does the name Roland mean?

Roland means “famous and brave,” or “famous throughout the land,” and “from the famous land.”

Word composition

• Old High German “hruod” = fame, praise, glory
• Old High German “nantha” = brave
• Old High German “lant” = land, homeland
• Proto-Germanic “hrōþiz” = fame
• Proto-Germanic “landą” = land, homeland

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Last updated: 1/17/2025