This is the 3362nd most frequent German word.
harald
"Harald" is a German male given name, equivalent to "Harold" in English.
In this sentence, 'Harald' is used as a proper noun referring to an individual's name.
Harald ist ein großer Fan von Fußball.
Harald is a big fan of football.
Here, 'Harald' refers to a historical figure, specifically the name of a king.
Die Geschichte des Königs Harald ist faszinierend.
The story of King Harald is fascinating.
In this context, 'Harald' is pertaining to a personal acquaintance and serves as the direct object in the question.