This is the 963rd most frequent Icelandic word.
herjólf
"Herjólf" is a proper noun, traditionally an Icelandic male given name.
Here, 'Herjólfur' is a proper noun, representing the name of a specific person or entity, likely historical.
Herjólfur sigldi til Vestmannaeyja.
Herjólfur sailed to Vestmannaeyjar.
In this sentence, 'Herjólf' refers to the name of the ferry used for transportation to the islands.
Við tókum Herjólf til Eyja í sumar.
We took the Herjólf to the islands this summer.
Here, 'Herjólfur' is used as a personal name, referencing a historical or mythical figure within the Icelandic saga context.