Harald
Harald is a classic Germanic name strongly tied to Scandinavian royalty and Norse history. It carries a commanding, noble resonance symbolizing leadership and strength. It is an ideal choice for parents seeking a strong, historical name with great international standing.
Name variants
International equivalents and translations
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA Germanic name meaning ruler of the army or military commander.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno pochádza zo staroseverského Haraldr, ktoré nadväzuje na pragermánske *Harjawaldaz. Skladá sa z prvkov *harjaz („vojsko“) a *waldaz („vládca“, „vládnuť“). Vykladá sa teda ako „vládca vojska“ alebo „vojenský veliteľ“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Harald is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
HARALD
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling27 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThe name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Harald
18People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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Harald Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
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