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Boy's nameOrigin: GermanicName day: 9 May

Roland

Roland is a classic masculine name steeped in medieval European culture, celebrated through the legendary knight of the Song of Roland. It conveys dignity, strength, and an enduring international presence. An outstanding choice for parents seeking a name with solid literary and historical stature.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Roland
Slovak:
Roland
Czech:
Roland
Hungarian:
Roland
Polish:
Roland
Ukrainian:
German:
Roland
Spanish:
French:
Roland
Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Germanic name meaning “fame of the land” or “renowned throughout the land”.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza zo starohornonemeckého mena Hruodland, utvoreného z germánskych prvkov hrōd („sláva, povesť“) a land („zem, krajina“). Jeho význam sa vykladá ako „sláva krajiny“ alebo „slávny v krajine“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Roland vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

ROLAND

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

17 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
9 MayOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended Calendar
14 June
Czech Calendar
14 July
Austrian Calendar
15 July
Hungarian Calendar
9 August
Švédsko
15 September
Francúzsko
9 November
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Roland
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Rolanda
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Rolandovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Rolanda
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Roland
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Rolandovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Rolandom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
RoloRoliRolkoRolandko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Roland
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Roland! Rolo! Rolko!

Notable figures named Roland

10

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Roland Emmerich
DE
born 1955Notable Figure

German filmmaker (born 1955)

Roland Bonaparte
FR
1858 – 1924Historical Figure

French geographer, astronomer and anthropologist (1858–1924)

Roland Trimen
1840 – 1916Historical Figure

British entomologist (1840-1916)

Roland Utbult
SE
born 1951Notable Figure

Swedish politician, musician; member of the parliament of Sweden

Roland Wiesendanger
DE
born 1961Notable Figure

German physicist

Roland Siegwart
CH
born 1959Notable Figure

Swiss roboticist

Roland Hetzer
DE
born 1944Notable Figure

German cardiac surgeon

Roland Stauber
DE
born 1963Notable Figure

German molecular biologist

Test how Roland sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Roland Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:R.S.without dots:RS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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