Where does “Karl” come from?
Karl (Old High German) comes from Proto-Germanic karlaz — man, male; free man.
Ancestry of “Karl”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | karlaz | man, male; free man |
Karl (Old High German) comes from Proto-Germanic karlaz — man, male; free man.
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | karlaz | man, male; free man |