Carl
/kahrl/ Scandinavian Male
Meaning & Origin
Carl is a Scandinavian name meaning "Man". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Carl originates from the Germanic name Karl, derived from the Old High German word 'karal' meaning "man" or "free man".
Quick Facts
Language Scandinavian
Gender Male
Phonetic kahrl
IPA kɑɹl̩
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as kahrl. Keep the original Scandinavian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Carl
- · Carl Jung - Psychiatrist
- · Carl Sagan - Astronomer
- · Carl Lewis - Athlete
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