Karl-Henrik
Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Karl-Henrik
Karl-Henrik combines two Germanic names: Karl derives from the Old German "Karl" or "Karal," meaning "man" or "free man," while Henrik comes from "Heimirich," combining "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "home ruler" or "estate ruler." The hyphenated form is primarily used in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, particularly in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, with notable historical use among Nordic nobility and German aristocracy.
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Etymology
Karl-Henrik combines two Germanic names: Karl derives from the Old German "Karl" or "Karal," meaning "man" or "free man," while Henrik comes from "Heimirich," combining "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "home ruler" or "estate ruler." The hyphenated form is primarily used in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, particularly in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, with notable historical use among Nordic nobility and German aristocracy.
Karl-Henrik currently ranks #1,431 in the United States as a boy's name.
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