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Kaarel

From the Germanic Karl via Latin Carolus: "free man" or "strong man".

Meaning and origin

Kaarel is the Estonian form of Charles, adapted through the Latin Carolus.

How to pronounce Kaarel

Estonian (Estonia)KAH-rel /ˈkɑːrel/

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