Jarl

Meaning of Jarl

Jarl is a masculine name with Norwegian and Swedish origins. In Norwegian, it is pronounced as "yarhl" (/jɑːrl/), while in Swedish it is pronounced as "yarl" (/jɑːrl/). The name Jarl has a long history and carries strong associations of nobility and leadership. It can be traced back to Old Norse, where it was used to refer to a noble warrior or chieftain. In modern times, the name Jarl has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States, with varying levels of popularity over the years.

Pronunciation

Norwegian

  • Pronunced as yarhl (/jɑːrl/)

Swedish

  • Pronunced as yarl (/jɑːrl/)

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Notable People Named Jarl

Jarl Mohn is an American venture capital investor, art collector, and philanthropist who previously served as the president and CEO of NPR.
Jarl Holger Wahlström served as the 12th General of The Salvation Army from 1981 to 1986.
Jarl Jakobsson - Jarl Gustaf Anian Jakobsson was a Finnish track and field athlete who participated in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Jarl Borssén - Jarl Anders Lennart Borssén was a Swedish actor and comedian.
Jarl Magnus Riiber is a Norwegian nordic combined skier who has been competing since 2014.
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