Roar

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Norwegian cognate of Roger

"famous warrior; famous spear"

Roar Origin and Meaning

The name Roar is a boy's name of Scandinavian, Norwegian origin meaning "famous warrior; famous spear".

While this may look like an animal related word name to those unfamiliar with it, Roar is a Norwegian name derived from the Old Norse element hróðr meaning "fame". combined with either herr meaning "warrior" or "geirr meaning "spear". It can also be spelled as Hroar.

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Famous People Named Roar

• Roar Adler (1915–2007) Norwegian newspaper manager
• Roar Berthelsen (1934–1990) Norwegian long jumper
• Roar Christensen (born 1971) Norwegian football midfielder
• Roar Flåthen (born 1950) Norwegian trade unionist and politician
• Roar Grønvold (born 1946) Norwegian speed skater and Olympic medalist
• Roar Hagen (born 1954) Norwegian illustrator
• Roar Hagen Norwegian football goalkeeper
• Roar Hauglid (1910–2001) Norwegian art historian and publicist
• Roar Hoff (born 1965) Norwegian shot putter
• Roar Johansen (footballer) (born 1935) Norwegian footballer
• Roar Johansen (football coach) (born 1968) Norwegian football coach
• Roar Kjernstad (born 1975) Norwegian figurative painter
• Roar Ljøkelsøy (born 1976) Norwegian ski jumper
• Roar Øfstedal Norwegian ice hockey player
• Roar Pedersen (1927–1989) Norwegian ice hockey player
• Roar Stokke (born 1959) Norwegian football player, coach and sports commentator
• Roar Strand (born 1970) Norwegian retired football player
• Roar Uthaug (born 1973) Norwegian film director

Roar in Pop Culture

• Roary the Racing Car British animated TV series
• "Roar " song by Katy Perry
• Roar loud, aggressive noise made by an animal