indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Gender Masculine
Usage Arthurian Romance
Other Forms FormsLandevale, Landevall, Lanfal, Launfal, Launfalle, Lambewell, Lamwell
Meaning & History
From Norman French l'an val meaning "the valiant man". In Arthurian romance Lanval is a knight at the court of King Arthur. The character originates in one of the lais of Marie de France, written in the late 12th century.