Karelia

Karelia is a traditional female form of the name Karel, originating from Denmark and Norway. The name derives from Karl and is translated into German as 'the Free' and 'the Beloved'.

What does the name Karelia mean?

The name Karelia is an old Danish and Norwegian female variant of Karel, which in turn goes back to the original name Karl. The meaning in German is 'the Free' and 'the Beloved'. Its roots can be found in the Old High German word karal or karlaz, which means 'the man' or 'the husband'. Furthermore, the name is named after the region of Karelia, located between Finland and Russia, where the two largest lakes in Europe, Ladoga and Onega, are situated.

Where does the name Karelia come from?

The origin of the name Karelia is Old High German, and it means 'the Free'.

How do you pronounce Karelia?

Ka-re-li-a

When is the name day of Karelia?

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

Popularity

In Germany, Karelia is considered a rare first name. In 2022, it reached the 5,539th place in the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 13,070th. The global popularity and frequency of Karelia can be observed through its rankings in the name charts of various countries.