The baby name Károly is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAH-roy.
The baby name Károly is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAH-roy.
Károly is Germanic, Hungarian, Latin in Origin.
Károly is the Hungarian form of Charles, adapted through medieval Latin Carolus from a Germanic personal name, usually reconstructed as *Karlaz or *Karilaz. Its base is Germanic *karlaz, a common noun for an adult male, reflected in Old High German karal and Old English ceorl; in name interpretation it acquired the sense free man, contrasting with dependent or servile status. Hungarian phonology gives the form its long á and final palatal glide.
The name entered Hungarian use with Christian and dynastic naming patterns tied to Carolingian and later royal prestige. It is borne in Hungarian historiography by Charles I of Hungary, Károly Róbert, and by the last Habsburg king as Károly IV. Name days fall on January 28 and November 4. Karcsi is the familiar diminutive; feminine forms include Karola and Karolina. Cognates include Karl, Carl, Charles, Carolus, Carlo, Carlos, Karol, and Karel.
| Károly Makk Károly Makk was a Hungarian film director best known for his work on the film 'Love' (Szerelem), which is considered a classic of Hungarian cinema. He also directed 'Another Way' and 'Cats' Play', showcasing his talent in storytelling and character development. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Boys | 0 | #30 | 902 | 3,954 |
| HU | 0 | #74 | 43 | 1,675 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #152 | 3 | 2,277 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #221 | 5 | 3,308 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #433 | 10 | 2,180 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #927 | 26 | 5,697 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #937 | 15 | 5,873 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Károly is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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