Harald

Gender Masculine
Usage Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, German
Pronounced Pron. /ˈhɑː.ɾɑl/(Norwegian) HAH-rahl(Danish) /ˈhaː.ʁalt/(German)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Scandinavian and German cognate of Harold, from the Old Norse elements herr and valdr and the Old German elements heri and walt. This was the name of several kings of Norway and Denmark.

Related Names

Rootsherr/heri + valdr/walt
Other Languages & CulturesHereweald(Anglo-Saxon) Harold(English) Hariwald(Germanic) Haraldur(Icelandic) Aroldo, Eraldo(Italian) Haralds(Latvian) Arioald(Lombardic) Chariovalda, Harjawaldaz(Old Germanic) Haraldr(Old Norse) Haroldo(Portuguese) Haroldo(Spanish)
Surname DescendantsHaraldsen(Norwegian) Haraldsson, Haroldson(Swedish)

Popularity

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Name Days

Austria: June 28
Austria: November 1
Croatia: November 1
Estonia: April 1
Norway: May 17
Sweden: April 1

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Entry updated April 23, 2024