Karolina
Polish · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Karolina
Karolina is the feminine form of Carolus, derived from the Germanic name Karl, which means "free man" or "man" from the Old Germanic root "carl." The name has Latin roots through the Frankish royal lineage, particularly popularized by Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus).
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Etymology
Karolina is the feminine form of Carolus, derived from the Germanic name Karl, which means "free man" or "man" from the Old Germanic root "carl." The name has Latin roots through the Frankish royal lineage, particularly popularized by Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus).
The name is used across European cultures, particularly in Scandinavian, Polish, German, and Spanish-speaking regions, with no specific religious affiliation; it gained historical prominence through European nobility and royalty, including Saint Karolina and various queens and princesses throughout history.
Karolina currently ranks #1,267 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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