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How to pronounce Carol (KA-rel)

Carol

KA-rel

Karel

Short 'a' sound. Common in older Australian women.

Notes

Short 'a' sound. Common in older Australian women.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old German via French
Meaning
free man (originally from Charles); also 'joyful song'

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Cazza
  • Cazz
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Common Australian women's name through the mid-20th century.

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