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Carlitos
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The male first name Carlitos is a sweet Portuguese and Spanish form of the name Carlos, which in turn is a Spanish derivation of the ancient German name Carl. Its direct translation is 'the free man' or 'the beloved'.
What does the name Carlitos mean?
Carlitos is a diminutive form of the name Carlos, which is a Spanish variant of the ancient German name Carl. Translated, it means 'the free man' and 'the beloved'. The name has its roots in Old High German and is derived from the word karal or karlaz, meaning 'the man' or 'the husband'. Other variants include Carolus, Carolino, Carles, and Carlito. The name Carl became known through Charlemagne and during this time received the Latin form Carolus, contributing to its worldwide spread.
Where does the name Carlitos come from?
The first name Carlitos has Old High German roots and means 'the free man' or 'the beloved'. It consists of the Old High German terms karal or karlaz for 'the man' or 'the husband'. The languages in which the name is prevalent are Portuguese and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Carlitos?
The name Carlitos has a three-syllable, flowing sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Car-li-tos' [kaʁˈliːtɔs], creating a clear syllable structure. The ending '-tos' with the sharp '-s' provides a precise and accented finish, giving the sound a lively and controlled note. Thus, Carlitos appears open and dynamic – friendly and structured, with a light, rhythmic sound.
When is the name day of Carlitos?
The name days for Carlitos fall on January 6, January 28, November 4, and November 18.
Popularity
In Germany, Carlitos is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Carlitos has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 10,904th. The global popularity and frequency of Carlitos is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.
Famous people
- Carlitos Chimomole (Mozambican football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Carlitos
What is the origin of the name Carlitos?
Carlitos has Old High German roots and is the diminutive form of Carlos, a Spanish variant of Carl. The name refers to 'the free man' or 'the beloved'.
What does the name Carlitos mean?
Carlitos means 'the free man' or 'the beloved' and is derived from the Old High German terms for 'man' or 'husband'.
How popular is the name Carlitos?
Carlitos is primarily prevalent in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries and enjoys a certain popularity there, but is less common outside these regions.