Roald
Meaning of Roald
Roald is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as ROH-uhld (/roʂˌɔld/) in English. This name has variations such as Rolf and Rold. Roald has been given to newborn boys in the United States of America since at least the early 20th century. While it hasn't been a consistently popular choice, it has seen some level of usage throughout the years. In recent decades, the name Roald has ranked in the low thousands in terms of occurrence, indicating that it remains a relatively uncommon choice for parents. The associations and meanings associated with this name can vary depending on cultural context and personal interpretation. Overall, Roald is an intriguing name option for those seeking a unique and distinctive choice for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ROH-uhld (/roʂˌɔld/)
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Notable People Named Roald
| Roald Dahl was a British author known for his popular children's literature and short stories, with over 300 million copies of his books sold worldwide. |
| Roald Amundsen - Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer known for his expeditions to the polar regions during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. |
| Roald Hoffmann is a Nobel Prize-winning theoretical chemist known for his work at Cornell University and his contributions to literature. |
| Roald Zinnurovich Sagdeev is a prominent Russian expert in plasma physics, a former director of the Space Research Institute of the USSR Academy of Sciences, and a science advisor to the Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. |
| Roald Charlesovich Mandelstam was a renowned Russian poet. |
