English translation/equivalent: Carlo, Charles

Origin: Derived from the German karla- meaning "free man," also documented starting in the 8th century in the Latinized forms Carolus and Carlus.

Name Day/Onomastico: November 4—in honor of St. Carlo Borromeo (died 1584).

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