Karol

Karol Meaning & Origin

About Karol
The name Karol is a variant of the name Charles, which is derived from the Germanic name Karl. It means "free man" or "manly" and has roots in various European languages. Karol is a unisex name that is commonly used in Poland and other Slavic countries. It gained popularity due to its association with Pope John Paul II, whose birth name was Karol Józef Wojtyła. The name Karol carries connotations of strength, independence, and leadership.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Karol are female.

Karol Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -4.84% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 R AO0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛrɔl/
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('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karol in Braille

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

The name Karol in braille

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

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

The name Karol in sign language

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