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Kal-El

A fictional name created for Superman; the meaning is unclear and appears to be an invention by the name's creators.

Meaning and origin

Kal-El serves as the birth name of Superman in DC Comics, the superhero originating from the mid-twentieth century.

How to pronounce Kal-El

English (US)kahl-EL /ˌkɑːl ˈɛl/

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