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Skrallan
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Skrallan (Skrållan) is a name created by the author Astrid Lindgren for her children's book "Ferien auf Saltkrokan". The meaning can be roughly translated as "the quirky one", "the troll child", "my favorite", "my treasure", or also as "daughter of the scholar".
What does the name Skrallan mean?
The name Skrallan (Skrållan) originates from a creation by Astrid Lindgren, introduced in her children's book "Ferien auf Saltkrokan". It roughly translates to "the quirky one", "the troll child", "my favorite", "my treasure", or, more freely interpreted, "daughter of the scholar". Astrid Lindgren herself traced the roots of the name back to the Swedish word skråla, which means "to shout", "to roar", "to screech", and "to cheer". If the name were Skrællan, it would be Germanized as Skrällan, and in the case of Skrøllan, it would be Skröllan. The German variants could be Skrollan and Skrolan.
Where does the name Skrallan come from?
Skrallan is a female first name with Swedish roots and means "the quirky one". The Swedish term skråla combines the meanings of "to shout", "to roar", "to screech", and "to cheer". The language is Nordic, particularly Swedish.
How do you pronounce Skrallan?
Skrallan is pronounced approximately as 'Skra-lan'.
Popularity
In Germany, Skrallan is a rather rare name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. Further rankings for the global popularity and frequency of Skrallan can be found in various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Skra / Skrr / Skrålli
Similar first names
Famous people
- Skrallan (the troll child in the book by Astrid Lindgren)
Frequently asked questions about the name Skrallan
Where does the name Skrallan come from?
Skrallan is a female first name with Swedish roots and has its origins in the Nordic language, particularly in Swedish.
What does the name Skrallan mean?
The name Skrallan means roughly 'the quirky one' and can also be interpreted as 'my favorite' or 'troll child'. It derives from the Swedish word skråla, which means 'to shout' or 'to roar'.
How popular is the name Skrallan?
The name Skrallan is rather rare and does not have widespread popularity, but it has become known through the literary character created by Astrid Lindgren.