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Karl-Josef
Fact sheet
- Name
- Karl-Josef
- Gender
- Boy name
- Origin
- Origin unknown
- Syllables
- 3
What does the name Karl-Josef mean?
Karl-Josef is a double name combining Karl ("the man") and Josef ("God may add").
Where does the name Karl-Josef come from?
Origin unknown
How do you pronounce Karl-Josef?
Karl-Josef is pronounced like 'Karl' and 'Josef', so Kahl-Yoh-sef.
Popularity
Karl-Josef is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2019, it ranked 3,920th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best ranking was in 2013 when it reached 3,619th place. In the last ten years, Karl-Josef has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which earned it the 8,008th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,742nd.
Famous people
- Karl-Josef Laumann (politician)
Frequently asked questions about the name Karl-Josef
What is the origin of the name Karl-Josef?
The exact origin of the name Karl-Josef is unknown, but the name is composed of the traditional German first names Karl and Josef.
How popular is the name Karl-Josef?
The popularity of the name Karl-Josef varies, but it has generally been less common in recent years than in earlier generations.