Carlien

Carlien is a Flemish and Dutch form of the name Karlien, which in turn is a variant of Karolin and the female form of Karl. The name is associated with the meanings 'the Free' and 'the Beloved.'

What does the name Carlien mean?

Carlien is a Flemish and Dutch variation of the name Karlien, which is considered a variant of Karolin and represents the female form of Karl. The meanings of the name include 'the Free' and 'the Beloved.' The roots of Carlien can be traced back to Old High German, derived from the elements karal and karlaz, which stand for 'the man' or 'the husband.' Other variants include Carley, Carly, Carli, Carlie, Carlia, Carlin, Carlina, Carlijn, Carlijne, Carleen, Carline, Carlita, Carlinda, Carlynn, Carlyn, and Carlynne. The name Carl became widely known through Charlemagne and was spread in its Latin form Carolus, leading to its global popularity. However, in Germany, the name has only been gaining popularity since the 19th century.

Where does the name Carlien come from?

Carlien is a female first name that has Old High German roots and carries the meaning 'the Free.' Its origin lies in the Old High German word karal or karlaz, meaning 'the man' or 'the husband.' The Middle Low German word kerle, meaning 'free man,' as well as Old High German terms like hari or heri for 'the army' or 'the warrior' are also relevant. The name is used in the languages Afrikaans, Flemish, Dutch, and Netherlandic.

How do you pronounce Carlien?

Kah-lien

When is the name day of Carlien?

The name days for Carlien are January 6, January 28, November 4, and November 18.

Popularity

Carlien is among the rarer first names in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2017, at 3,952nd. In the last ten years, Carlien has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958th.