Wieland

The traditional German boy's name Wieland has its origins in the Old High German name Wiolant. Its direct translation is "the brave one in battle" or alternatively "the bold fighter."

What does the name Wieland mean?

Wieland, an ancient German name, derives from the Old High German term Wiolant. Its meaning encompasses "the brave one in battle" or "the bold fighter". The name is composed of the Old High German elements wela, meaning "the battle" or "the surge of battle", and nand or nant, meaning "bold", "courageous", "daring", "valiant", or "impudent". Additionally, a connection to the Old Norse word véla is occasionally made, which means "to deceive", "to entice", "to outsmart", or "to trick", allowing the name to also be interpreted as "the artful deceiver". The name became known through the legend of Wieland the Smith in the Nibelungenlied. Since the 19th century, the name has seen a revival in popularity. Variants include Wielant, Wiland, Welandaz, Velint, and Völund. It is also common as a surname.

Where does the name Wieland come from?

The name Wieland is a male first name of Old High German origin, meaning "the brave one in battle".

How do you pronounce Wieland?

The pronunciation of Wieland is two syllables and gentle at the start. It is pronounced as "Wie-land" [ˈviːlant], combining a bright, elongated beginning with an open and carrying ending syllable. The ending on "-d" adds a distinct final accent. Wieland sounds resonant and tradition-conscious, with a harmonious syllable structure and impressive presence.

When is the name day of Wieland?

The name day for Wieland is celebrated on October 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Wieland is among the rarer first names. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2013 at 1,112th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 70 times, placing it at 3,010th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,523rd. For global popularity, the rankings in various countries are of interest.

Nicknames & pet names

Landi / Wielander / Wielando / Wiele / Wii / Will / Willi

Famous people

• Wieland Backes (television journalist and moderator (Nachtcafé -SWR)
• Wieland Bruch (German chess player)
• Wieland Förster (German stonemason)
• Wieland Giebel (writer from Germany)
• Wieland Held (historian from Germany)
• Wieland Herzfelde (German writer)
• Wieland Krause (German artist)
• Wieland Kuijken (Belgian musician)
• Wieland Schmidt (GDR handball goalkeeper and Olympic champion 1980)
• Wieland Schmied (Austrian writer)
• Wieland Schmiedel (sculptor from France)
• Wieland Speck (German film director)
• Wieland Wagner (*1917 +1966 - director, grandson of Richard Wagner)
• Wieland Wünsche (German footballer)