Roland Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈɹoʊɫənd/

ROH-luhnd

UK

/ˈɹəʊlənd/

ROH-luhnd

Definition

Roland is a male given name with historical and literary significance, often referring to a legendary knight in medieval European stories.

Usage & Nuances

"Roland" is primarily a proper noun (a name, not a common noun), and may refer to historical, legendary, or modern people. In English, it is not usually translated or adapted; the spelling remains the same across languages. Common in historical texts and sometimes in discussions of European legends.

• Spanish: Roland
• Portuguese (BR): Roland
• Portuguese (PT): Roland
• Chinese (Simplified): 罗兰
• Chinese (Traditional): 羅蘭
• Hindi: रोलैंड
• Arabic: رولان
• Bengali: রোল্যান্ড
• Russian: Роланд
• Japanese: ローランド
• Vietnamese: Roland
• Korean: 롤랑
• Turkish: Roland
• Urdu: رولانڈ
• Indonesian: Roland

Example Sentences

Roland is reading a book in the library.

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My friend's name is Roland.

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Roland likes to play chess.

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Have you heard the story of Roland and his battle at Roncevaux?

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I met Roland at the conference last year.

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Roland always has an interesting perspective on things.

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