This is the 621st most frequent Norwegian word.
hovland
"Hovland" is a Norwegian place name, meaning "hill land" or "land with a temple." It is often used as a surname.
Here, 'Hovland' is used as a proper noun, presumably referring to an individual's surname.
Hovland er en kjent forfatter i Norge.
Hovland is a well-known author in Norway.
In this case, 'Hovland' refers to a possible place name or location.
Vi besøkte Hovland for å se på landskapet.
We visited Hovland to look at the scenery.
Here, 'Hovlands' indicates possession, referring to the works associated with an individual named Hovland.