Karel name meaning
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What does Karel mean?
Prominent Karel has its origin in English, Old High German and Latin is principally used in Icelandic, Swedish, English, Norwegian, Dutch, Czech, Danish and Finnish and is bestowed upon both genders, Karel means "Man, Husband, Beloved or Dear".
Karel is version of Karelius. Karelius is Latin form of Karl. Also Karelius is Latin form of Any Name Beginning with Kar-. Karel is form of durable and renowned Carol. Carol is version of CharlesCarolus.
Carol is a diminutive of Caroline. Carol is English form of Caroline. Also Carol is form of Carole in English language. Customary Carol came from Germanic and Old High German, meaning of Carol is "Husband and Man".
Karel is resulted from Carine. Carine is form of admired Carina. Carine is French cognate of Carina. Also Carine is English form of Cara. Carine is also French, German and English equivalent of Carina.
Widely Accepted Carine has its origin in Latin and Italian languages, Carine means "Pretty, Dear and Beloved". Karel is Slavic equivalent of Karl. Karel is celebrated on November 7th.
How do I pronounce Karel?
k(a)-rel is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Karel.
Variants of Karel
Carolus, Carel, Carol, Karelius, Karl, Carl, Charles, Caroline, Carole, Caral, Carelle, Caro, Carola, Carleen, Jocarol, Carollou, Háriolus, Kalle
Names that rhyme with KarelHow popular is the name Karel?
Karel is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1916 and was able to reach the top 900 names. In 1939, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 837 on girl names chart when 69 babies were named Karel.
Over 1735 babies in United States have been named Karel. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1997, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 178 on boy names chart when 71 babies were given the name Karel.
There are over 702 babies that have been given the name Karel in Belgium.
Karel is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1928 and was able to reach the top 900 names.
In 1976, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 822 on boy names chart when 34 babies were named Karel. Over 899 babies in France have been named Karel. The moniker is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1996 and peaked in 1996 when it ranked 2020th.
Karel is a rare baby name in Netherlands however it is still in use. However things change on global perspective, Karel is extremely popular in Czech Republic where every 1 in 100 have the name.
Also the baby name is popular in South Africa and Indonesia. At least, 170000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 12080 | 5 | ||
| 2017 | 12171 | 5 | ||
| 2016 | 8763 | 8 | ||
| 2015 | 9544 | 7 | ||
| 2014 | 12078 | 5 | ||
Facts
Karel in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 10204 | 11263 | 6 | 145 |
 | 305 | 31 | 20 | 0 |
 | 87 | 61 | 2 | 2 |
 | 32 | 55 | 2 | 2 |
 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
What numbers say about Karel?
Positive energy adores your spirit. You know how important freedom is in a person's life. Planning is what keeps your mind in shape. Travelling is your passion. Learn what makes you happy. When you focus on something, you don't let go until you realize the thing. You are sociable, outgoing and open to new friendships. Once you distance yourself from everything you know inspiration will walk into your life again.
Looking for names similar to Karel? Please go through the following names
- Anne-Line - The Anne-Line has origin in Hebrew and Latin, meaning of Anne-Line is "Plant or Flax"
- Bella - The popular and ever lasting unisex name Bella means "God is Perfection, God Protects My House or Or: God is My Oath" which is used particulary in Italian, German and Icelandic has its origin in Hebrew, Germanic and Italian languages
- Venancio - Venancio's meaning is Fan of Hunting came from Latin is used as a boy name
- Capucine - The rare girl name Capucine is of Italian, Latin and French origin, Capucine means "Hood, The Word Capucine with the Meaning Nasturtium or Little Cap" is particulary used in French
- Valérian - Meaning of Valérian is To Be Brave is originated from Latin
Middle names for Karel
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Famous people named Karel
- Karel Ančerl, Czechoslovak conductor
- Karel Voous, Dutch ornithologist and author
- Karel Goeyvaerts, Belgian composer
- Karel Kramář, Czech politician
- Karel Vasak, Czech-French international official and university professor
- Karel Havlíček, Czech painter
- Karel Traxler, Czech chess master and composer of chess problems
- Karel Barvitius, publisher of books and music
- Karel Absolon, Czech archaeologist, geographer, paleontologist
- Karel Kavina, Czech botanist
- Karel Anděl, Czech astronomer and selenographer
- Karel Berman, Jewish Czech opera singer
- Karel Klíč, Czech painter, photographer, early comics artist
- Karel Bendl, Czech composer
- Karel Thole, Dutch painter and illustrator
- Karel van Wolferen, Dutch journalist, writer and professor,
- Karel Miljon, Dutch boxer
- Karel Baxa, Czech politician in Austro-Hungarian Monarchy and then
- Karel Boleslav Jirák, Czechoslovak composer and conductor
- Karel Blažej Kopřiva, Czech organist and composer
- Karel Kovařovic, Czech composer and conductor
- Karel Poláček, Czech writer
- Karel Čurda, active Czech Nazi collaborator during World War II
- Karel Klostermann, Czech and Austrian writer
- Karel Strakatý, Czech operatic bass
- Karel Štěch, famous Czech landscape painter, graphic designer
- Karel Fortyn, Czech physician
- Karel Zahradnik, renowned Czech mathematician at the University of Zagreb
- Karel Rychlík, Czech mathematician
- Karel Petr, was one of the most renowned Czech mathematicians of the first half of the 20th century
- Karel Treybal, prominent Czech chess player of the early twentieth century
- Karel Vlach, Czech dance orchestra conductor and arranger
- Karel Toman, Czech poet
- Karel Komzák II, Bohemian-born Viennese composer famous for his dances and marches
- Karel Václav Rais, Czech realist novelist
- Karel Kolář, 400 metres runner from the Czech Republic
- Karel Hromádka, Czech chess player, two-time Czech champion
- Karel Soucek, Canadian professional stuntman
- Karel Kaplan, Czech historian
- Karel Loprais, Czech rally raid driver and 6-time winner of the Dakar Rally
- Karel Opočenský, He was four-time Czech Champion
- Karel Skalička, Czech–Argentine chess master
- Karel Vinck, Belgian businessman
- Karel Boone, Belgian businessman
- Karel Kodejška, Czech former ski jumper
- Karel Lodewijk Ledeganck, Flemish writer
- Karel Cudlín, Czech photographer
- Karel Domin, Czech botanist and politician
- Karel deLeeuw, mathematics professor at Stanford University
- Karel Kosík, Czech Neomarxist philosopher
- Karel van het Reve, Dutch writer, translator and literary historian
- Karel Hynek Mácha, Czech romantic poet
- Karel Čapek, Czech writer, playwright and critic
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