Boy name
Roland name meaning
“fame and land”
Roland is a masculine European name meaning fame and land, formed from the Germanic elements hrōd, meaning fame, and land, meaning land or territory. The name is also known through the heroic tales of Roland, which provide a literary connection alongside the meanings of its two source elements.
What does Roland mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Roland
A European name combining Germanic hrōd, 'fame', and land, 'land' or 'territory'. It is well known through the heroic tales of Roland.
Name combinations with Roland
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Roland, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Roland: fame and land
- Agam: male; sturdy and strong
- Priawan: man, male
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Meaning of each word
- Roland: fame and land
- Ekaputra: first son
- Pranajaya: vital force and victory
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Roland Nyaman
Meaning of each word
- Roland: fame and land
- Nyaman: comfortable and at ease
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Meaning of each word
- Mahesa: buffalo
- Roland: fame and land
- Adiputra: an outstanding son
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Roland Dirgahayu
Meaning of each word
- Roland: fame and land
- Dirgahayu: long-lived, having a long life
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Meaning of each word
- Roland: fame and land
- Harapan: hope for something good
- Wiraputra: a brave son
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How to pronounce Roland
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮧᮜᮔ᮪ᮓ᮪ |
Is Roland a boy’s name?
Yes, Roland is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Roland ranks #4,454 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Roland
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Roland
- Roland Yonathan S. Yarollo · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Roland
What is the meaning of Roland?
Roland means fame and land. A European name combining Germanic hrōd, 'fame', and land, 'land' or 'territory'. It is well known through the heroic tales of Roland.
Is Roland a boy’s name?
Yes, Roland is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Roland?
Roland is of European origin.
How many syllables does Roland have?
Roland has 2 syllables (Ro-land) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Roland?
Roland ranks #4,454 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Roland?
Some ideas: Roland Agam Priawan; Roland Ekaputra Pranajaya; Roland Nyaman.
Famous people named Roland?
Notable people named Roland include Roland Yonathan S. Yarollo.
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