Roland
From Old Germanic roots hruod meaning "fame" or "renowned" and lant meaning "land", signifying a renowned ruler or one of noble standing.
Meaning and origin
An Old German name that entered the medieval literary tradition through the Carolingian Cycle, where Roland (sometimes Rolands or Orlando) appears as a legendary knight and companion of Charlemagne.
How to pronounce Roland
| English (US) | ROH-lənd /ˈroʊlənd/ |
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