Karel

Karel Meaning & Origin

About Karel
The name "Karel" is of Czech and Dutch origin and is derived from the Germanic name "Karl." It means "man" or "free man." The name carries connotations of strength, independence, and leadership. It is a popular name in Czech Republic and the Netherlands, often given to boys as a symbol of their potential and power.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Karel are male.

Karel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 160% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛrəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karel in Braille

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

The name Karel in braille

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

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

The name Karel in sign language

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