Rolanda
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Rolanda
Rolanda is the feminine form of Roland, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "land" (land/territory), meaning "famous in the land." The name has been used primarily in Germanic, Romance, and English-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in medieval European nobility and Christian contexts.
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Etymology
Rolanda is the feminine form of Roland, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "land" (land/territory), meaning "famous in the land." The name has been used primarily in Germanic, Romance, and English-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in medieval European nobility and Christian contexts.
Rolanda currently ranks #16,041 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.
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