Gender Masculine
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.
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classic mature upper class wholesome strong strange simple serious
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Sources & References
- Viking Answer Lady Webpage, available from https://www.vikinganswerlady.com/ONNames.shtml.
- Peterson, Lena. Nordiskt runnamnslexikon. Uppsala, 2007, page 132.
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Entry updated May 26, 2026