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Name
Karlo
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
2

The first name Karlo is a masculine name that carries the meanings 'the man', 'the husband', or interpreted more freely as 'the free one' or 'free man'.

What does the name Karlo mean?

Karlo is a masculine first name that has the meanings 'the man', 'the husband', or in a free interpretation 'the free one' or 'free man'. The name originates from the old Old High German name Karl and represents a variant of its Italian form Carlo. The roots of the name can be found in the Old High German word 'karal', which means 'man, husband'.

Where does the name Karlo come from?

The boy's name Karlo has its origins in Old High German. It derives from the term 'karal', which means 'man', 'husband', or also 'free man'. Old High German

How do you pronounce Karlo?

The pronunciation of Karlo is clear and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Kar-lo' [ˈkaʁloː]. It begins with an open A sound that feels warm and present. The rolled or aspirated r gives it a slight roughness. The ending '-lo' sounds round and soft. Karlo radiates groundedness and liveliness – a name with a powerful foundation and friendly character.

When is the name day of Karlo?

The name day for Karlo is celebrated on November 4.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Karlo enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 212th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Karlo has been given as a first name about 2,600 times, placing it 281st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 330th. The global popularity and spread of Karlo has been evident in various countries in recent years.

Nicknames & pet names

Charli / Kalli / Karl / Karlchen / Karli / Karli-Charli / Karlito / Karo / Kro

Similar first names

Famous people

  • Antun Karlo Bakotic (American physicist)
  • Jovan Karlo Villalba (Ecuadorian painter)
  • Karlo Bartolec (Croatian footballer)
  • Karlo Belak (Croatian footballer)
  • Karlo Brucic (football player from Croatia)
  • Karlo Calcina (Peruvian football player)
  • Karlo Hackenberger (American actor)
  • Karlo Lulic (football player from Austria)
  • Karlo Maquinto (Filipino boxer)
  • Karlo Mijic (Yugoslav artist)
  • Karlo Muradori (Croatian footballer)
  • Karlo Primorac (football player from Yugoslavia)
  • Karlo Richter (musician)
  • Karlo Sakandelidze (actor from Georgia)
  • Karlo Stipanic (water polo player from Croatia)
  • Karlo Tezak (football player from Croatia)
  • Karlo Vragovic (Croatian basketball player)
  • Karlo Weissmann (Croatian physicist)
  • Karlo Zganec (basketball player from Croatia)
  • Kater Karlo (criminal resident of Duckburg (comic by Walt Disney))

Frequently asked questions about the name Karlo

What does the name Karlo mean?

The name Karlo means 'the man', 'the husband', or 'free man'.

Where does the name Karlo come from?

Karlo has its roots in Old High German and is a variant of the name Karl as well as its Italian form Carlo.

How popular is the name Karlo?

The name Karlo enjoys sustained popularity in various countries, particularly in Germany and Croatia.

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