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Carlo
KAH-loh
Carlo (name) means a male given name from Italian, equivalent to Charles. Example: “Carlo trained as a chef in Milan before opening his own restaurant.”
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A male given name from Italian, equivalent to Charles.
"Carlo trained as a chef in Milan before opening his own restaurant."
How to use Carlo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Italian form of the name Charles.
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Etymology
From Latin Carolus, of Germanic origin — a doublet of Charles and Carlos.
Rhymes for Carlo
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What does “Carlo” mean?
The word “Carlo” means a male given name from Italian, equivalent to Charles. In plain terms, the Italian form of the name Charles.
How do you pronounce “Carlo”?
“Carlo” is pronounced KAH-loh (/ˈkɑɹloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Carlo” in a sentence?
Here is “Carlo” used in a sentence: “Carlo trained as a chef in Milan before opening his own restaurant.”
What part of speech is “Carlo”?
“Carlo” is a name.
Where does the word “Carlo” come from?
The word “Carlo” comes from Latin. From Latin Carolus, of Germanic origin — a doublet of Charles and Carlos.
Is “Carlo” a common word?
“Carlo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Carlo a male or female name?
Carlo is a male given name. It comes from Italian and is the direct equivalent of the English name Charles.
What is the English equivalent of the name Carlo?
The English equivalent of Carlo is Charles. Both names share the same root and meaning across their respective languages.
What language does the name Carlo come from?
Carlo is an Italian given name, used widely in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities elsewhere.
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