Harlan

English

Etymology

American contraction of Harland, from Old English har (“grey”) / hara (“hare”) + land (“land”).

Proper noun

Harlan

1. A surname from Old English.
2. A male given name transferred from the surname or place name.
3. A number of places in the United States:
   1. A census-designated place in Allen County, Indiana.
   2. A city, the county seat of Shelby County, Iowa.
   3. An unincorporated community in Smith County, Kansas.
   4. A home rule city, the county seat of Harlan County, Kentucky.
   5. An unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Oregon.
   6. Three townships in the United States, listed under Harlan Township.

Derived terms

• Harlan County

Anagrams

• Ralhan