JARL
GENDER: Masculine
USAGE: Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Norse Mythology, Ancient Scandinavian
Meaning & History
Means "chieftain, nobleman, earl" in Old Norse. In Norse legend Jarl was the son of the god Ríg and the founder of the race of warriors.
Related Names
VARIANTS: Jarle (Swedish), Jarle (Norwegian), Jarle (Danish)
FEMININE FORM: Erle (Norwegian)