The spelling of the name "Rolanda" is derived from the name "Roland", with the addition of the feminine suffix -a. The IPA phonetic transcription of this name would be as follows: /ɹoʊˈlændə/. The first syllable is pronounced as "roh", followed by "lan", and finally "də". The stress is on the first syllable, making it more prominent in pronunciation. This name is often used for baby girls and is of Germanic origin, meaning "famous country".
The name Rolanda has Germanic origins. It is derived from the name Roland, which comes from the Old Germanic elements hrod meaning fame or renown and land meaning land or territory. Therefore, Rolanda can be understood as a feminine form of Roland, carrying a similar meaning of famous land or renowned territory.