Norwegian explorer; first person to reach the South Pole (1872–1928)
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Norwegian explorer; first person to reach the South Pole (1872–1928)
Name Origin
Dutch
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Roald Amundsen is Norwegian explorer; first person to reach the South Pole (1872–1928).
The name Roald means "male given name (Роальд)". It is of Dutch origin.
Name Meaning
male given name (Роальд)
The name Roald is of Dutch origin, meaning "male given name (Роальд)". It is traditionally a male name.
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