Karolien
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Karolien
Karolien is a Dutch and Flemish diminutive form of Carola/Carolina, derived from the Latin masculine name Carolus (Charles), meaning "free man" or "strong man." The name is primarily used in the Netherlands, Belgium, and other Dutch-speaking regions, with roots in Germanic and Roman naming traditions popular throughout Northern Europe.
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Etymology
Karolien is a Dutch and Flemish diminutive form of Carola/Carolina, derived from the Latin masculine name Carolus (Charles), meaning "free man" or "strong man." The name is primarily used in the Netherlands, Belgium, and other Dutch-speaking regions, with roots in Germanic and Roman naming traditions popular throughout Northern Europe.
Karolien currently ranks #1,261 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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