Cole
/kohl/ English Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Cole is a English name meaning "Coal; dark one". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Austria, BE. From the Old English word "cola", referring to someone who worked with coal or charcoal. It can also be derived from the Greek name Nicholas, meaning "victory of the people".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Unisex
Phonetic kohl
IPA koʊl
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as kohl. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Cole
- · Cole Porter - Composer
- · Cole Sprouse - Actor
- · Nat King Cole - Musician
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