Boy name
Charles name meaning
“man, free man”
Charles is a masculine French form of the Germanic name Karl, meaning man and conventionally interpreted as free man. Karl is the source name behind this form. Charles subsequently entered English usage, so the French form is also used as a name in English.
What does Charles mean?
Man, free man
In Indonesian: laki-laki, lelaki merdeka
Origin and cultural usage of Charles
The French form of Germanic Karl, meaning ‘man’ and conventionally interpreted as ‘free man’. Charles subsequently entered English usage.
Name combinations with Charles
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Charles, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Charles as a first name
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Charles Bagja
Interpretation
May he become a free man whose life is full of happiness.Meaning of each word
- Charles: man, free man
- Bagja: fortunate, happy
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Interpretation
A picture of a free man with a written page as a generous gift.Meaning of each word
- Charles: man, free man
- Anugrah: grace, gracious gift
- Patra: leaf, written sheet
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Charles Insani
Interpretation
May he grow into a free man who embodies humanity.Meaning of each word
- Charles: man, free man
- Insani: human, pertaining to humanity
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Interpretation
A picture of a free man possessing nobility through time.Meaning of each word
- Charles: man, free man
- Brian: noble, high-ranking
- Masa: time, period, month
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Interpretation
A picture of a free man and emperor beside a vast ocean.Meaning of each word
- Charles: man, free man
- Kaisar: ruler holding the imperial title
- Samudra: a vast ocean
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Charles Purna
Interpretation
May he grow into a free man who is whole and complete.Meaning of each word
- Charles: man, free man
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
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Interpretation
A picture of a free man possessing nobility in April.Meaning of each word
- Charles: man, free man
- Aprianto: associated with the month of April
- Muliawan: possessing nobility
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Charles Anggono
Interpretation
May he grow into a free man able to stand independently.Meaning of each word
- Charles: man, free man
- Anggono: alone, independent
Charles as a middle name
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Interpretation
May he become a free man with abundance and steadfast loyalty.Meaning of each word
- Zidane: increase, abundance
- Charles: man, free man
- Prasetia: a solemn pledge, fidelity
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Interpretation
May he become an outstanding boy who is free and pure.Meaning of each word
- Adiputra: an outstanding son
- Charles: man, free man
- Fitriadi: innate nature or purity; excellence
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Interpretation
A picture of an intelligent free man beside the people's victory.Meaning of each word
- Akili: reason, intelligence
- Charles: man, free man
- Nicky: victory of the people
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Interpretation
A picture of a true free man beside the River Kelvin.Meaning of each word
- Kelvin: the River Kelvin
- Charles: man, free man
- Sintong: true, real, genuine
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Interpretation
A picture of a free man crossing water with joy and delight.Meaning of each word
- Pramudya: joy and delight
- Charles: man, free man
- Airlangga: one who crosses water
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Interpretation
May he become a free man who is radiant, loyal, and outstanding.Meaning of each word
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
- Charles: man, free man
- Setyadi: faithful and excellent
Charles as a last name
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Alvaro Charles
Interpretation
May he become a free man capable of guarding everything.Meaning of each word
- Alvaro: guardian of all
- Charles: man, free man
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Airlangga Charles
Interpretation
A picture of a free man crossing a stretch of water.Meaning of each word
- Airlangga: one who crosses water
- Charles: man, free man
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Aditia Charles
Interpretation
A picture of a free man beside the sun in the sky.Meaning of each word
- Aditia: sun; son of Aditi
- Charles: man, free man
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Bagas Charles
Interpretation
May he become a free man who is healthy and fit.Meaning of each word
- Bagas: healthy and vigorous
- Charles: man, free man
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Gumilang Charles
Interpretation
May he grow into a free man who gleams and shines brightly.Meaning of each word
- Gumilang: gleaming, shining brightly
- Charles: man, free man
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Putrajaya Charles
Interpretation
May he grow into a son who is free and victorious.Meaning of each word
- Putrajaya: a victorious son
- Charles: man, free man
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How to pronounce Charles
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦂꦭꦺꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮁᮜᮨᮞ᮪ |
Is Charles a boy’s name?
Yes, Charles is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Charles ranks #298 among boy names in our data sample (64 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Charles
Famous people named Charles
- Charles Honoris · b. 1984
- Charles Heatubun · b. 1973
- Charles Hutagalung · b. 1948
- Charles Bonar Sirait · b. 1971
- Charles Budi Doku
- Charles Meikyansyah · b. 1973
- Charles Simabura · b. 1979
- Charles te Mechelen · b. 1841
- Charles Bonardo Sadatua Nasution
- Charles Saerang · b. 1952
- Charles Woof · b. 1982
- Charles · b. 1983
FAQ about the name Charles
What is the meaning of Charles?
Charles means man, free man. The French form of Germanic Karl, meaning ‘man’ and conventionally interpreted as ‘free man’. Charles subsequently entered English usage.
Is Charles a boy’s name?
Yes, Charles is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Charles?
Charles is of European origin.
How many syllables does Charles have?
Charles has 2 syllables (Char-les) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Charles?
Charles ranks #298 among boy names in our data sample (64 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Charles?
Some ideas: Charles Bagja; Zidane Charles Prasetia; Alvaro Charles.
Famous people named Charles?
Notable people named Charles include Charles Honoris, Charles Heatubun, Charles Hutagalung.
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