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Roldan
Pronounced rohl-DAHN /roʊlˈdɑːn/Medium
Meaning: A Spanish form of Roland, from the Germanic hrod ('fame') + land ('land') — 'famous land; renowned in the land.' Tied to the legendary hero Roland; sturdy and epic.Low
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History & Origin
Roldan spells the Spanish Roldán, a form of Roland, 'famous land' (hrod + land). It carries the ring of the medieval hero Roland, and reads sturdy and epic — rare in the U.S. (said 'rohl-DAHN').
It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, epic, and sturdy.
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What does the name Roldan mean?
Roldan is a Spanish form of Roland, 'famous land; renowned in the land' (hrod + land).
How do you pronounce Roldan?
It's said rohl-DAHN /roʊlˈdɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Roldan a boy or girl name?
Roldan is a boy's name.
How popular is Roldan?
Roldan is a rare name in the U.S.