Pronunciation | Urban East Norwegian: [kɑːl] Swedish: [kɑːɭ] |
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Gender | Male |
Origin | |
Word/name | Old Norse |
Meaning | "Free man" |
Other names | |
Related names | Karl, Charles, Carlo, Carlos, Carolus, Carol |
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