Meaning: Chieftain; nobleman
The story
Jarl began as a Norse title for a nobleman or chieftain and is related to English earl. It also appears as a figure in the Norse poem Rígsþula.
Spellings & variants
- Jarle
- Earl
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Jarl comes from Swedish and Old Norse.
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