Karel (given name)
| Gender | Male and female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Common Germanic |
| Meaning | Free Man |
| Region of origin | Western Europe, Central Europe |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Karlík, Karlíček, Kája |
| Related names | Charles, Carl, Karl, Carol |
| Popularity | see popular names |
Karel /ˈkɑːrəl/ is a masculine given name in Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Slovene and Swedish form of Charles, meaning Free Man.