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Baby Name Roland |
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Meaning of Roland - What does the name Roland means? |
Pronunciation: |
ro-lahn |  |
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Boy Name |
Origin: |
French |
Name Meaning: |
From the Old High German Hruodland (famous land), a name composed from the elements hruod (fame), and land (land). The name was borne by a legendary vassal of Charlemagne, a brave and chivalrous hero who protected the rear guard of the Frankish Army as they retreated from Spain. His story is told in the Chanson de Roland |
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