Rowland

Rowland Meaning & Origin

About Rowland
The name "Rowland" is of Old German origin and is derived from the elements "hrod," meaning "fame," and "land," meaning "land" or "territory." Therefore, the name Rowland can be interpreted to mean "famous land" or "renowned territory." It is a masculine name that carries connotations of strength, honor, and distinction.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rowland are male.

Rowland Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RLNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R04053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 L AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈroʊlΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RLNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rowland in Braille

Here's how to represent Rowland in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Rowland in braille

How to Spell the Name Rowland in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Rowland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rowland in sign language

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