Name meaning
Erlend
means “foreigner, stranger”
- Origin
- Old Norse, via Norwegian
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Norwegian, Icelandic
- Spellings
- Erlend · Erlendur
- Say it
- AIR-lend
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Erlend comes from the Old Norse Erlendr, foreigner or stranger. Erlend Nikulausson is a central figure in Sigrid Undset's novel Kristin Lavransdatter.
Roots
From Old Norse Erlendr (foreigner).
Where it is used
Erlendur is the Icelandic form.
Erlend name FAQ
What does the name Erlend mean?
Erlend means “foreigner, stranger”. From Old Norse Erlendr (foreigner).
Where does the name Erlend come from?
Erlend is of Old Norse, via Norwegian origin. Today it is used in Norwegian, Icelandic families.
How do you pronounce Erlend?
Erlend is usually pronounced AIR-lend.
Is Erlend a boy's or a girl's name?
Erlend is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Erlend?
Related spellings and forms include Erlendur.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.