Jarl

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Gender Masculine
Usage Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Norse Mythology, Ancient Scandinavian [1]
Pronounced Pron. YAHRL(Norwegian, Swedish, Danish)
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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

VariantJarle(Norwegian)
Feminine FormErle(Norwegian)
User SubmissionJärl

People think this name is

classic   mature   upper class   wholesome   strong   rough   strange   simple   serious  

Name Days

Sweden: October 11

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Sources & References

  1. Viking Answer Lady Webpage, available from https://www.vikinganswerlady.com/ONNames.shtml.
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