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is the Irish form of Katharina. Pronunciation hurdles often arise here: the traditional Irish pronunciation resembles "Kotsch-lin" in a German spelling approximation, while the English pronunciation "Kate-lin" has become established internationally.
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The name traces back to the Hebrew word "kelev," which means "dog." It is particularly widespread in the English-speaking world.
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In Greek mythology, Calliope (or Kalliope) is the muse of epic poetry. The name traces back to the Greek words for "beautiful" and "voice." In German, the final "e" is pronounced, whereas in English, the pronunciation is "Kə-ly-ə-pee."
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This given name comes from Greek. The root word kallistos means "the most beautiful." A common spelling variant is Kallista. The name is rather rare in German-speaking countries, but blends well into current naming trends thanks to its -a ending.
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Callum (also Calum) traces back to the Scottish Gaelic name Calum, which derives from the Latin Columba. The Latin root word means "dove." The name became widely established through Saint Columba, who introduced Christianity to Scotland.
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The Latin root word "calvus" means "bald." The name originally derives from a Roman cognomen.
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This name has Scottish Gaelic roots. It derives from "cam sròn," which means "crooked nose," and was originally used as a surname.
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The Spanish and Portuguese form of Camilla. This was a Roman cognomen used in ancient Rome for young acolytes ("camilla").
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Camilla goes back to a Roman cognomen. In ancient Rome, the documented word "camillus" referred to young, freeborn temple attendants. Here, the double L is decisive for the correct stress on the second syllable.
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Camille is the French form of Camilla or Camillus, respectively, and is used there for both women and men. The older meaning of the Roman name Camillus is unresolved; "sacrificial attendant" is not a verified translation of the given name.
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This short name originates from Persian and means "soul" or "life." In Turkish, it is pronounced like "Jan" (with a soft "j" sound like in "jam") and is also a frequent element in compound names such as Caner or Doğucan.
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comes from the Latin word candidus. This literally means "radiant white" and is figuratively translated as "pure" or "sincere." The masculine form is Candido.
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In the Irish-speaking world, Cara is the direct vocabulary word for "friend." Independently, the name also exists in Italian, where it means "the beloved" or "the dear one."
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Carina is documented as a diminutive form of Cara. The meaning can therefore be translated as "the little love" or "the little dear one."
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Traces back to the Old High German word "karal," which means "free man."
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The feminine form of Karl. The Old High German root means "free man" or "free woman."
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The Italian variant of Karl. The meaning is "the free man".
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The Spanish and Portuguese variant of Carl.
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An Italian variant of Charlotte, which is likewise derived from the name Karl.
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This name has Hebrew roots. It goes back to the word "karmel," which reliably translates to "orchard" or "garden," making it a lovely fit for the autumn harvest season. The name is well established in Italian and Spanish, but rather rare in Germany.
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Carmen is part of the Spanish veneration of Mary and refers to Mount Carmel. The Latin word carmen, “song,” influenced the spelling; it is not to be equated with the original history of the name.
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A short form of Caroline or Carolus. The Old High German basis means "free man" or "free woman".
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This four-syllable name is a Latinized development of Karla or Karl. The Old High German root word "karal" means "free man" or simply "man". Carolina exists in many European languages. You can choose between spelling it with a C or a K, which often depends on what letter your last name begins with.
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Carter is a classic example of an English surname that became a given name. Its historical meaning is documented: It is an Old English occupational title for a cart driver or cart maker.
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This name originates from Welsh. It is composed of the words car (love) and gwyn (white, pure, blessed). The translation "blessed love" is documented.
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This name traces back to the Welsh word "caru". The Latin root means "to love". Carys is documented as an independent Welsh first name and is usually pronounced with the emphasis on the first syllable in English.
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The name has Slavic roots. The exact word meaning is not definitively clear, as the first part of the name "kazi" is associated with "to destroy" as well as with "to preach" or "to command"; the second part "mir" stands for "peace."
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The exact origin of this name is not definitively known. A widespread interpretation traces it back to Persian and translates it as "treasurer," though this is only one of several possibilities.
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A name from Greek mythology. The older meaning of the word is not definitively established; a widespread interpretation translates the name as "she who entangles men" or "the distinguished one."
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Derives from Latin and traces back to the Roman family name Cassius.
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Cassiopeia is a figure from Greek mythology and is best known today as a constellation. The precise etymological meaning of this name remains unclear and disputed in scholarly research. Only its origin within the ancient Greek cultural sphere is certain.
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Catalina is a Spanish form of Katharina. The original meaning of Katharina is unexplained. “The pure one” is based on a later connection with Greek katharos, not on a verified original derivation.
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The Romanian variant of Katharina (Catherine). The name traces back to the Greek "katharos", meaning "pure".
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belongs to the Katherine name family. Its exact Greek origin is not definitively resolved. The frequently cited translation “the pure one” (from Greek “katharos”) is a widespread interpretation, but there are also other scholarly theories regarding its derivation.
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The Latin root word "catus" means "shrewd," "clever," or "wise." In ancient Rome, Cato was a cognomen for particularly prudent men that later became an independent first name.
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Caty is a Luxembourgish variant of Katharina. The often-cited translation "the pure one" (from the Greek "katharos") is a widespread interpretation and not the full story of the name, as its earliest roots are unclear. The spelling with a C and y lends the name a different visual profile than Kati.
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A Brazilian name of indigenous origin (Tupi). It is widely translated as "falcon" or "hawk". Because indigenous languages were passed down orally for a long time, the exact historical etymology is often an interpretation today and is not fully certain.
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Traced back to the Roman family name of the Caecilii. The Latin root word "caecus" means "blind."
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Cedric is a literary name created by Walter Scott in the novel “Ivanhoe.” Scott was likely guided by the older name Cerdic. Its etymology remains unexplained; “amiable” is not an established translation of Cedric.
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The origin of this name is multifaceted. It was popularized in this form in the 19th century by the author Walter Scott, presumably based on the Anglo-Saxon name Cerdic. A clear word meaning from an older linguistic root is therefore not definitively known.
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A name from the Romance language area. The Latin root "caelestis" means "heavenly."
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A French given name tracing back to the Latin word "caelestis". The documented meaning is "heavenly".
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Originates from the Roman family name Caelius, which is very likely derived from the Latin word "caelum" (sky/heaven).
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This name can have various origins. It is often used as a short form of Marcelina or as a spelling variant of Selina. A single blanket meaning would be too imprecise here.
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Celine is the French form of Celina. The name goes back to the Roman family name Caelius. The Latin root word "caelum" means "heaven" or "sky".
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This name is documented as the feminine form of the Roman family name Caelius. The Latin word base "caelum" means "heaven" or "sky".
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The name traces back to the legendary Persian king Jamshid. In Turkish, this short form has become firmly established. The pronunciation begins with a voiced "j" sound.
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A name that traces back to Mongolian and Turkic roots. The meaning is documented as "young gazelle".
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