Haraldur is a Icelandic masculine given name that is pronounced [ˈhaːratʏr]. It is composed of the elements herr, meaning army and valdr, meaning ruler, making it a powerful and bold name. In IPA phonetic transcription, the name is written as H-A-R-A-L-D-U-R. The letter "d" in Haraldur has a "ð" pronunciation, also known as "eth" in Icelandic alphabet, which represents a voiced dental fricative sound, similar to the "th" sound in "weather".
The word "Haraldur" has its etymology in Old Norse and is derived from the two elements "har" and "valdr". "Har" means "army" or "host", while "valdr" translates to "ruler" or "power". When combined, the name "Haraldur" signifies a ruler or leader of an army. This name was commonly used in medieval Scandinavia and remains popular in Iceland, where it has retained its traditional form.