Roald
Found 3 entry about "Roald"
The name Roald is pronounced as "RAW-uld".
Roald Name meanings & History
The name Roald means "renowned ruler" or "famous throughout the land". It is derived from the Old Norse name Rognvaldr. Modern form of the Old Norse name Hróðvaldr or Hróaldr, composed of the elements hróðr "praise, fame" and valdr "ruler". This name was borne by the Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928) and the British children's author Roald Dahl (1916-1990), who was born to Norwegian parents. Roald is a name that is mainly used in Scandinavian countries. However, it can still be used in other parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Zodiac Sign of Roald: Reason Aries
Synonyms of Roald:
R: Resourceful,Rational,Reason,Restless
O: Organized,Obsolete,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obstinate
A: Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Action,Angry
L: Luscious,Languid,Legal,Lover,Liaison,Lovely,Lazy
D: Determined,Daddy,Demanding,Domestic,Doting,Dutiful
Roald is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Formal name
- a Mature name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Strange name
- a Strong name
- a Upper name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Roald Dahl was a British novelist, poet, and screenwriter who wrote many children's books. He is best known for his books "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "James and the Giant Peach". Another famous person with the name Roald is Roald Amundsen, a Norwegian explorer who is known for being the first person to reach the South Pole.
2.) ROALD (Male)
Usage: Scandinavian
Meanings: A Norwegian name derived from the Old Norse elements hrodr (famous) and valdr (ruler, king): hence, “famous ruler.” In 1911 Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928) was the first person to reach the south pole. (RO-AHL)
