Karelis
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Karelis
Karelis is a Latvian form of the name Carolus, derived from the Germanic root "Karl" meaning "man" or "free man," which evolved through Latin into various European forms.
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Etymology
Karelis is a Latvian form of the name Carolus, derived from the Germanic root "Karl" meaning "man" or "free man," which evolved through Latin into various European forms. The name is primarily used in Latvia and among Baltic populations, with historical ties to Scandinavian and Germanic naming traditions that spread throughout the Baltic region.
Karelis currently ranks #12,738 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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