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Name Origin

Roel is a Dutch masculine given name, a diminutive of the Germanic name Roland. Roland itself means 'famous throughout the land' from the elements 'hroþi' (fame) and 'land' (land).

dutchmasculinegermanicdiminutiverolandfamousland

Famous People

Roel D'Haese (1980-)

Belgian footballer

  • Played for Club Brugge and the Belgian national team

Roel Moors (1975-)

Belgian politician

  • Served as Flemish Minister-President

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