Karl (en. Karl)
/kaʁl/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Common masculine first name in several countries.
Karl is a very popular name in Germany.
Karl est un prénom très populaire en Allemagne.
Affectionate diminutive of Charles.
He is often called Karl among his friends.
On l'appelle souvent Karl parmi ses amis.
Name associated with prominent figures in history.
Karl Marx is an iconic figure in political philosophy.
Karl Marx est une figure emblématique de la philosophie politique.
Etymology
Of German origin, meaning 'man' or 'warrior'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Karl Lagerfeld
French stylist and photographer of German origin.
Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Marx
Philosopher and economist known for his theories on communism.
Karl Marx
Related Words
Charles
Masculine name of French origin, equivalent to the name Karl.
Charles
Karla
Feminine form of the name Karl.
Karla
Slang Meanings
A lovely or nice man.
This guy is really a karl.
Ce gars est vraiment un karl.
A friend or buddy.
Hey, come here, my karl!
Hey, viens ici, mon karl !