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Rolando (given name)

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Rolando
Gendermale
Origin
MeaningFamous throughout the land
Region of originSpain, Italy, Portugal
Other names
Related namesRoland, Orlando, Roldán

Rolando is a Spanish, Italian and Portuguese variant of Roland, the Frankish military hero who served under Charlemagne and whose life became the basis for the medieval French epic Chanson de Roland and various other works of European literature. The name appears most frequently as a Spanish given name. Its presence is said to be from Spain, however it has also been used in Italy, sometimes as a surname. Related names include Roland, Orlando and Roldán.

List of people with the given name Rolando

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