masculine Harold

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Origin:
germanic
Name Root:
*harjaz *waldaʐ > Hereweald
Meaning:*
This name means “leader of an army, heroic leader.” The name derives from the Ancient Germanic “Hariwald,” composed of two elements: “*harjaz” (army, army leader, commander, warrior) plus “*waldaʐ” (ruler, might, mighty one, power, powerful one). Later, Old English (Anglo-Saxon) version is “Hereweald.” Harold I was King of England from 1035 to 1040. He was the younger son of Cnut the Great, king of England, Denmark, and Norway, by his first wife, Ælfgifu of Northampton. Saint Harold was a child martyr who was reported to have been slain by Jews in Gloucester, England, in 1168. He is one of a small group of 12th century English saints of strikingly similar characteristics. In essence, they were all young boys, all mysteriously found dead, and all hailed as martyrs to alleged anti-Christian practices among Jews.

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #925


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #8703

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Numerological Values: #4

Order, practicality, sincerity and hard work are some of the character traits associated with this number. A number 4 person is disciplined, serious, honest and will work steadily to achieving his goal. Such a person can bring order to an otherwise chaotic situation.

Chakra Number: #4
Heart Chakra "Anahata"

Green is the main heart chakra color. It is the color of healing, balance, tranquility, and serenity. Green brings wholeness to our lives and it is the color most frequently found in nature. Learn more about this color and discover its meaning.

Color meaning: Green

The color green is the color of balance and harmony. From a color psychology perspective, it is the great balancer of the heart and the emotions, creating equilibrium between the head and the heart. From a meaning of colors perspective, green is also the color of growth, the color of spring, of renewal and rebirth. It renews and restores depleted energy. It is the sanctuary away from the stresses of modern living, restoring us back to a sense of well being. This is why there is so much of this relaxing color on the earth, and why we need to keep it that way.

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Notable People and Personalities

Harold Arroyo, Puerto Rican Boxer
Harold Bloom, American Literary Critic
Harold Camping (born 1921), President Of Family Radio
Harold Craxton (1885–1971), British Composer And Pianist
Harold Faltermeyer (born 1952), German Musician
Harold Ford, Jr., U.s. Congressman, Candidate For U.s. Senate
Harold Godwinson, Anglo-saxon King Of England
Harold Holt, Australian Prime Minister
Harold Holt, South African-english Businessman
Harold Houser, American Admiral And 35th Governor Of American Samoa
Harold La Borde, Trinidadian Circumnavigator
Harold Lloyd, American Film Actor
Harold Macmillan, British Prime Minister
Harold Norse, American Poet
Harold Perrineau, American Actor
Harold Pinter (1930–2008), British Playwright
Harold Tucker, Lord Mayor Of Manchester, England, From 1984-1985
Harold Walker (1918-2000), English Cricketer
Harold Wellman (1909-1999), New Zealand Geologist
Harold Wilson, British Prime Minister