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Karole

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How to Pronounce Karole

Pronounced KAR-uhl /ˈkær.əl/Medium

Meaning: Karole is a K-spelling variant of Carol/Carole, the feminine short of Caroline and ultimately a form of Charles (Germanic karl, 'free man'). Carol also carries the sense of a joyful song, giving the name a bright double association.Low

In 30 seconds: Karole is a K-spelled form of Carol — feminine of Charles, 'free man', with an echo of a joyful song (said 'KAR-uhl').

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Origin LowGermanic, French

MeaningKarole is a K-spelling variant of Carol/Carole, the feminine short of Caroline and ultimately a form of Charles (Germanic karl, 'free man'). Carol also carries the sense of a joyful song, giving the name a bright double association.

U.S. rank (2006)#18578 ↘ Falling

2006 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1945

Total births (all-time)≈ 947

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Karole restyles Carol/Carole with a K, all from the feminine of Charles (Germanic karl, 'free man'). The word 'carol', a joyful song, shadows the name too; the K- spelling is a mid-century flourish on a then-hugely-popular name.

It saw its faint high point in the mid-1940s around 1945 and faded as plain Carol itself declined. It was never common in this spelling — only a few dozen girls a year at most.

Did you know? Carol's holiday warmth comes from the other 'carol' — a song of joy — so Karole carries both the 'free man' root of Charles and a faint chime of Christmas music.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Karole — variant of Carol/Carole; feminine of Charles

Variations

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Nicknames

KariKay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karole mean?

Karole is a variant of Carol/Carole, from a form of Charles meaning 'free man', with an echo of a joyful song.

How do you pronounce Karole?

It's said KAR-uhl /ˈkær.əl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Karole a boy or girl name?

Karole is used as a girl's name, a variant of Carol.

How popular is Karole?

Karole has always been rare in this spelling in the U.S., though plain Carol was once very popular.