What is the meaning of Herald?

A messenger, especially one bringing important news.

A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.

An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms

A moth of the species Scoliopteryx libatrix.

A handbill consisting of an advertisement.

To proclaim or announce an event.

To greet something with excitement; to hail.

Alternative form of hareld (long-tailed duck)

herald (messenger)

deputy in charge of various tasks in medieval courts

Source: wiktionary.org