Nordic · Boy name
Erland
“foreigner or stranger”
About the name Erland
Erland is a masculine given name of Old Norse origin, derived from the word ‘erlendr’, which means ‘foreigner’ or ‘stranger’. The name has been used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden and Norway. The Norwegian variant is Erlend. A notable bearer of the name is Erland Josephson, a Swedish actor and writer known for his collaborations with director Ingmar Bergman, including the film ‘Scenes from a Marriage’. The name Erland reflects the Old Norse tradition of names describing a person’s origin or status.
- Meaning
- foreigner or stranger
- Origin
- Nordic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ER-land(2 syl.)
Middle names for Erland
- Erland Alexander
- Erland James
- Erland Michael
- Erland Thomas
- Erland William
Questions about Erland
- What does Erland mean?
- Erland is a Nordic name meaning "foreigner or stranger".
- How do you pronounce Erland?
- Erland is pronounced ER-land, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Erland?
- Variants of Erland include Erlandus, Erlend.
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