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Roland
ROH-luhnd
Roland (name) means a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "fame-land", also used as a surname. Example: “Roland was a legendary knight of Charlemagne.”
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A masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "fame-land", also used as a surname.
"Ons Jabeur has criticised Roland Garros for snubbing women’s tennis, saying “I don’t think they have daughters”."
— PA Media, Ons Jabeur hits out at lack of women’s matches in French Open primetime slots (2025)
"Roland was a legendary knight of Charlemagne."
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Etymology
From Old French, from Frankish *Hrōþiland, literally "fame-land"; a doublet of Orlando.
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What does “Roland” mean?
The word “Roland” means a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "fame-land", also used as a surname.
How do you pronounce “Roland”?
“Roland” is pronounced ROH-luhnd (/ˈɹoʊlənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Roland” in a sentence?
Here is “Roland” used in a sentence: “Roland was a legendary knight of Charlemagne.”
What part of speech is “Roland”?
“Roland” is a name.
Where does the word “Roland” come from?
The word “Roland” comes from Old French. From Old French, from Frankish *Hrōþiland, literally "fame-land"; a doublet of Orlando.
Is “Roland” a common word?
“Roland” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the meaning of the name "Roland"?
"Roland" is a masculine given name of Germanic origin meaning "fame-land," combining elements associated with renown and territory. It is also used as a surname.
Is "Roland" used as a first name, a surname, or both?
"Roland" can function as either a given name or a surname, depending on context. Its use as a first name is more traditional and widespread historically.
