What Does the Name Roland Mean
The name Roland comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Roland below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Roland Name Meaning
English, French, German, Swedish, Dutch, Hungarian, Medieval FrenchFrom the Germanic elements hrod meaning "fame" and land meaning "land", though some theories hold that the second element was originally nand meaning...
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