Jarl

Gender Masculine
Usage Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Norse Mythology, Old Norse [1][2]
Pronounced Pron. /ˈjɑɾl/(Norwegian) YAHRL(Swedish, Danish)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "chieftain, nobleman" in Old Norse (a cognate of the English word earl). In the Norse poem Rígsþula Jarl is the son of the god Ríg and the founder of the race of warriors.

Related Names

Rootjarl
VariantJarle(Norwegian)
Feminine FormErle(Norwegian)
Other Languages & CulturesEarl, Earle, Erle(English)
User SubmissionJärl

People think this name is

classic   mature   upper class   wholesome   strong   strange   simple   serious  

Name Days

Norway: January 24
Sweden: October 11

Sources & References

  1. Viking Answer Lady Webpage, available from https://www.vikinganswerlady.com/ONNames.shtml.
  2. Peterson, Lena. Nordiskt runnamnslexikon. Uppsala, 2007, page 132.

Categories

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Entry updated May 26, 2026