proper noun · masculinesecond declension
Carolus
Carolus m (genitive Carolī)
Classical[ˈka.rɔ.ɫʊs]Ecclesiastical[ˈkaː.ro.lus]
Meaning
- masculinea male given name from the Germanic languages
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Carolus | — |
| genitive | Carolī | — |
| dative | Carolō | — |
| accusative | Carolum | — |
| ablative | Carolō | — |
| vocative | Carole | — |
Origins
A Latinized form of various Germanic names (e.g. Old High German karal, karl, Frankish *karil), ultimately from Proto-Germanic *karilaz.
Descendants
- CatalanCarles
- FrenchCharles
- EnglishCharlesfrom French Charles
- ItalianCarlo
- OccitanCarles
- PortugueseCarlos
- RomanianCarol
- SpanishCarlos
- AsturianCarllésfrom Asturian Carlos
- CorsicanCarulu