Karel
Meaning of Karel
Karel is a unisex name with Czech origins. It is pronounced as KAH-rel (/kaˈrɛl/) in Czech. The name has variations such as Carl and Charles. In the United States of America, Karel has been given to newborns since at least 1916, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been consistently given to a small number of babies each year, ranking around the 6000-12000 mark in terms of occurrence. With its international flair and timeless charm, Karel is a name that can be a unique choice for both boys and girls.
Pronunciation
Czech
- Pronunced as KAH-rel (/kaˈrɛl/)
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Notable People Named Karel
| Karel Čapek was a Czech writer, playwright, and journalist known for his science fiction works and politically charged writings, advocating for free expression and opposing fascism and communism in Europe. |
| Karel Schwarzenberg was a Czech politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and was a prominent figure in Czech politics. |
| Karel Miloslav Kuttelwascher DFC and Bar was a Czech fighter pilot and flying ace who served in the Royal Air Force during World War II. |
| Karel Schoeman was a highly acclaimed South African novelist, historian, and translator, known for his extensive body of work in Afrikaans and English, with many of his novels being translated into multiple languages. |
| Karel Gott was a highly successful Czech singer, known as the most accomplished male singer in Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic, winning the Český slavík national music award for best male singer 42 times. |
| Karel Komárek - Karel Komarek, the founder of investment company KKCG, is a prominent Czech businessman with a net worth of $8.18 billion as of February 2023. |
| Karel Zeman was a Czech film director and animator known for his innovative use of special effects and animation in fantasy films. |
| Karel Hašler was a multi-talented Czech artist who was tragically murdered in the Mauthausen concentration camp. |
| Christiaan Karel Appel was a Dutch painter, sculptor, and poet known for his role in the CoBrA avant-garde movement and his works featured in museums worldwide. |
| Karel Ančerl was a celebrated Czechoslovak conductor and composer known for his exceptional performances of contemporary music and interpretations of Czech composers' works. |
| Karel Kryl was a Czechoslovak poet and singer-songwriter known for his powerful protest songs against the Communist regime. |
| Karel Meulemans is a well-known Belgian pigeon fancier. |
| Karel Hynek Mácha was a Czech romantic poet. |
| Karel Kachyňa was a renowned Czech film director and screenwriter with a career spanning over five decades. |
| Karel Frantisek Wiesner was a Canadian chemist known for his contributions to the chemistry of natural products, including aconitum alkaloids and digitalis glycosides. |
