Harald
/HAHRUHⱢD/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Harald is a English name meaning "Leader of an army". The name Harald is of Scandinavian origin. It comes from the Old Norse name Haraldr, composed of the elements *herr* meaning "army" or "warrior" and *valdr* meaning "ruler" or "power".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic HAHRUHⱢD
IPA ˈhɑɹəɫd
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as HAHRUHⱢD. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Harald
- · Harald Hardrada - King of Norway
- · Harald Bluetooth - King of Denmark and Norway
- · Harald zur Hausen - Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
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