Karel

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GenderBoyOriginCzechSay itKAH-relPopularityCommon in Czechia
Pronounced KAH-rel

About the name Karel

Karel is the beloved Czech form of Charles, a name of royal lineage tied to Emperor Charles IV, founder of Prague's Charles University. It's dignified yet everyday-friendly.

Wise, creative, and warmly influential.

Fun fact

Czech writer Karel Čapek invented the word 'robot' in his 1920 play R.U.R.

Nicknames for Karel

Karlík

Variations

Famous people named Karel

  • Karel Čapek (writer who coined the word 'robot')
  • Charles IV (Holy Roman Emperor)

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