♂ Name Roland

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

Pronunciation of Roland

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Popularity of the name Roland

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