Find out how popular the first name Rolandas has been for the last 1 years (from 1985 to 1985) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rolandas by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Rolandas is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1985, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Rolandas.

The history of the first name Rolandas

The name Rolandas is a Lithuanian form of the French name Roland, which has its origins in the Germanic languages. The name is derived from the Old Frankish word "hruodland," which means "famous land" or "land of renown." It is composed of the elements "hruod" (fame or renown) and "land" (land).

The name Roland gained widespread popularity across Europe due to the legend of Roland, a semi-legendary medieval French heroic figure. He was a nephew of Charlemagne, the King of the Franks, and a central figure in the medieval epic poem "The Song of Roland." This poem, written in Old French in the 11th century, recounts the story of Roland's bravery and ultimate death during the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Roland can be found in the Carolingian period, named after Charlemagne (742-814). Roland himself, the legendary figure, is believed to have lived in the late 8th century. Over time, the name gained popularity across various European countries and cultures, with variations such as Rolando, Rolland, and Rolandas emerging.

Some notable historical figures with the name Roland include Roland de la Platière (1734-1793), a French statesman and one of the leaders of the French Revolution; Roland Hill (1819-1879), an English teacher and postal reformer who introduced the adhesive postage stamp; and Roland Garros (1888-1918), a French aviator and pioneer of aviation, after whom the French Open tennis tournament venue is named.

Other famous individuals with the name Rolandas include Rolandas Paksas (born 1956), a Lithuanian politician who served as the President of Lithuania from 2003 to 2004; Rolandas Makrickas (born 1977), a Lithuanian professional basketball player; and Rolandas Kvietkauskas (born 1988), a Lithuanian professional football player.

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