Karel
free man
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
Famous people named Karel
- Karel Čapek (writer who coined the word 'robot')
- Charles IV (Holy Roman Emperor)