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Karo
OriginFinnish diminutive of Karl, Scandinavian
Meaning"free man"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Karo
A pet form of Karl, the form of Carl used throughout Scandinavia.
Karo for girls
Seen in Nordic countries as a nickname for Karolina or Karl.
Pronounced KAH-ro.
As of October 2026, Karo ranked #13211 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #6781 in 1983.
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