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Name Origin

Karol is a Polish masculine given name, a variant of Charles. It means 'free man' or 'strong'.

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Famous People

Karol Józef Wojtyła (1920-2005)

Pope

  • First non-Italian Pope in over 450 years
  • Contributed to the fall of communism in Eastern Europe
  • Advocated for interfaith dialogue

Karol Szymanowski (1882-1937)

Composer

  • Leading figure in Polish music
  • Known for his innovative and expressive style
  • Composed operas, symphonies, concertos, and chamber music

Karol G (1991-)

Singer

  • Colombian reggaeton singer
  • Known for her powerful vocals and catchy songs
  • Has won multiple Latin Grammy Awards