Nordic · Boy name
Harald
“army ruler”
About the name Harald
Harald is a name of Norse origin, derived from the Old Norse elements ‘her’, meaning ‘army’, and ‘valdr’, meaning ‘ruler’. The name has historical significance in Scandinavian countries, associated with several kings and leaders, such as Harald Bluetooth, who united Denmark and Norway. The name reflects strength and leadership, often linked to historical narratives of conquest and governance.
- Meaning
- army ruler
- Origin
- Nordic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HAH-rald(2 syl.)
Middle names for Harald
- Harald Alexander
- Harald Michael
- Harald David
- Harald Paul
- Harald Joseph
Questions about Harald
- What does Harald mean?
- Harald is a Nordic name meaning "army ruler".
- How do you pronounce Harald?
- Harald is pronounced HAH-rald, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Harald?
- Variants of Harald include Harold, Haraldur.
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