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Rolanda

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Pronounced roh-LAN-dah /roʊˈlæn.də/Medium

Meaning: Rolanda is a feminine form of Roland, from the Germanic hrod ('fame') and land ('land') — 'famous land'. It reads as a stately feminine of the legendary hero's name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Roland for a girl: Rolanda means 'famous land' (said 'roh-LAN-dah'), a stately feminine.
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Origin MediumGermanic
MeaningRolanda is a feminine form of Roland, from the Germanic hrod ('fame') and land ('land') — 'famous land'. It reads as a stately feminine of the legendary hero's name.
U.S. rank (2015)#16039 ↘ Falling
2015 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,386

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119442015

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rolanda is a feminine of Roland, from Germanic roots meaning 'famous land', the name of a celebrated medieval hero. It saw modest American use, cresting around 1971, part of a taste for -anda feminines. It faded as those forms grew rarer.

Uncommon now, it reads as a stately period feminine. Strong and melodic.

Did you know? Rolanda turns the heroic Roland — 'famous land' — into a girls' name, with its peak around 1971.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Rolanda — Feminine of Roland; Germanic 'famous land'

Variations

RolandeRholandaYolanda

Nicknames

RoLanda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rolanda mean?

Rolanda is a feminine of Roland, from Germanic roots meaning 'famous land'.

How do you pronounce Rolanda?

It's said roh-LAN-dah /roʊˈlæn.də/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Rolanda a boy or girl name?

Rolanda is used as a girl's name.

Is Rolanda making a comeback?

Rolanda is uncommon today and reads as a stately mid-century feminine rather than a current trend.

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