Iarla
Old Norse · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Iarla
The name 'Iarla' is an Irish given name meaning "earl" or "nobleman," derived from the Old Norse word *jarl* (meaning "chieftain" or "noble"), which was adopted into Irish as *iarla*.
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Etymology
The name 'Iarla' is an Irish given name meaning "earl" or "nobleman," derived from the Old Norse word *jarl* (meaning "chieftain" or "noble"), which was adopted into Irish as *iarla*. It is used primarily in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Ireland where it denoted a high-ranking noble title, and it has no specific religious association.
Iarla currently ranks #4,747 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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