Erland Name Meaning
The name Erland comes from Swedish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Erland below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Erland Name Meaning
Swedish, DanishFrom the Old Norse byname Erlendr, which was derived from örlendr meaning "foreigner".
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What does the name Erland mean?
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Is Erland a boy or girl name?
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