Carol

Carol Meaning & Origin

About Carol
The name Carol is of English origin and is derived from the Latin word "carolus," meaning "free man" or "strong." It is a unisex name that has been traditionally used for both males and females. Carol is often associated with individuals who are independent, resilient, and possess a strong sense of freedom.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Carol are female.

Carol Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.98% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛrəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carol in Braille

Here's how to represent Carol in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Carol in braille

How to Spell the Name Carol in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Carol using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Carol in sign language

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