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Karlsson
Karlsson (name) means a Swedish surname meaning "son of Karl.". Example: “The Karlsson family has lived in the same village for generations.”
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A Swedish surname meaning "son of Karl."
"The Karlsson family has lived in the same village for generations."
"San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson successfully underwent surgery to fix a muscle tear in his left forearm, according to the team. Per the Sharks, Karlsson is expected to be reevaluated in March."
— The Athletic Staff, Sharks’ Erik Karlsson has surgery on left forearm; to be reevaluated in March (2022)
How to use Karlsson
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Swedish surname meaning "son of Karl," related to the English surnames Carlson and Charlson.
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Etymology
From Swedish Karlsson, literally "son of Karl" — a close relative of the surnames Carlson and Charlson.
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What does “Karlsson” mean?
The word “Karlsson” means a Swedish surname meaning "son of Karl.". In plain terms, a Swedish surname meaning "son of Karl," related to the English surnames Carlson and Charlson.
How do you use “Karlsson” in a sentence?
Here is “Karlsson” used in a sentence: “The Karlsson family has lived in the same village for generations.”
What part of speech is “Karlsson”?
“Karlsson” is a name.
Where does the word “Karlsson” come from?
The word “Karlsson” comes from Swedish. From Swedish Karlsson, literally "son of Karl" — a close relative of the surnames Carlson and Charlson.
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