Karoline

The first name Karoline is feminine and means 'the Free', 'the Capable', or 'the Beloved'. It represents an extended form of the Old High German name Karla.

What does the name Karoline mean?

Karoline, a feminine first name, has the meanings 'the Free', 'the Capable', and 'the Beloved'. It is an extended variant of the Old High German name Karla, which is considered the feminine form of Karl. The origin of Karl lies in the Old High German words karal and karlaz, which translate to 'the man' or 'the husband'. Some name researchers also believe that Karoline is derived from the English name Carol, which allows for an interpretation as 'the Beloved'. The name Karoline emerged around the 17th century as a development of Karla and was particularly chosen for women from the nobility. There are different variants in various linguistic regions, including Karolin and Karolina, as well as spellings with C such as Carolin, Caroline, and Carolina.

Where does the name Karoline come from?

The name Karoline has Germanic roots and is derived as an extended variant of Karla from the Old German name Karl. This leads to a derivation of the term 'karal', which can be interpreted as 'the man, the husband'. The Old High German

How do you pronounce Karoline?

The pronunciation of Karoline is four syllables and traditional. The name is generally pronounced as 'Ka-ro-li-ne' [kaʁoˈliːnə], with the open 'Ka' radiating stability. The stressed middle syllable provides clarity, while the softly fading '-ne' offers a gentle rounding. Karoline sounds both traditional and elegant, as well as harmonious.

When is the name day of Karoline?

The name days of Karoline are January 7, January 28, March 2, June 3, August 12, August 24, October 21, and November 4.

Popularity

Karoline is a highly sought-after first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,921st on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1934 at rank 203. In the last ten years, Karoline has been given as a first name about 360 times, placing it 1,074th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 870th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kaline / Kari / Karlinka / Karlo / Karo / Karoli / Karolinka / Karää / Linchen / Line / Lini / Linnes / Roli

Similar first names

Karol

Famous people

• Emilie Auguste Karoline Henriette Friedr (German writer)
• Karoline Balkow (writer from Germany)
• Karoline Barbara Carré de Malberg (nun)
• Karoline Bjerkeli Groevdal (Norwegian long-distance runner)
• Karoline Breitinger (German doctor)
• Karoline Frieb (German opera singer)
• Karoline Friederike Wilhelmine (Queen of Bavaria from 1806)
• Karoline Guthke (actress from Germany)
• Karoline Hafner (painter from Austria)
• Karoline Hausted (musician from Denmark)
• Karoline Herfurth (German actress)
• Karoline Hetzenecker (opera singer from Germany)
• Karoline Käfer (Austrian sprinter)
• Karoline Krueger (Norwegian musician)
• Karoline Krüger (theater actress from Germany)
• Karoline Lehnhoff (character from 4 gegen Z)
• Karoline Ludecus (writer from Germany)
• Karoline Minna Höhn (actress from Germany)
• Karoline Naess (handball player from Norway)
• Karoline Otto-Thate (theater actress from Germany)