
Erling
Meaning
Means "descendant of the jarl", a derivative of the Old Norse word jarl meaning "chieftain, nobleman
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Famous People Named Erling
Erling Møldrup
Erling Møldrup (1943 - 2016) was a Danish classical guitarist best known for championing Danish guitar music from all periods.
Erling von Mende
Erling von Mende (born October 10, 1940) has been professor of Sinology at the FU Berlin since 1983.
Erling Øverland
Erling Øverland (born 31 May 1952) is a Norwegian businessperson.
Erling Naper
Erling Naper (born 24 June 1936) is a Norwegian banker and civil servant.
Erling Nielsen (philologist)
Erling Frede Nielsen (1920 – 2000) was a Danish philologist.
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