Hrōþ

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Hroth (*hrōþ) is a Proto-Germanic term for fame, glory, appearing in various personal names:

• Roderick *Hrōþi-rīk- "famous ruler"
• Hrothgar *Hrōþi-gaiz- "famous spear"
• Rudolph *Hrōþ-wulf- "fame-wolf"
• Robert *Hrōþ-berht "fame-bright"
• Roland "fame-land"

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