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Meaning & History
Dutch and West Frisian contracted form of Edelland, which is a variant form of Adelland. Also compare Aland.It might also be interesting to know that eland is also a word in Dutch, with the meaning of "elk, moose".Lastly, as a Dutch name, this name is strictly masculine, but as a West Frisian name, it is unisex.