Carles
Meaning of Carles
Carles is a male name with Catalan origin. It is pronounced as KAHR-les (/kaʀˈlɛs/) in Catalan. The name Carles is a variation of Carlos and shares the same meaning, which is "strong" or "manly". Carles has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1912, and it has maintained a moderate level of popularity over the years. While not currently one of the most popular names, Carles remains a timeless choice for parents looking for a strong and masculine name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Catalan
- Pronunced as KAHR-les (/kaʀˈlɛs/)
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Notable People Named Carles
| Carles Puigdemont i Casamajó is a Catalan politician and journalist who served as President of Catalonia from 2016 to 2017 and is currently a Member of the European Parliament. |
| Carles Puyol Saforcada is a Spanish former professional footballer known for his career as a defender with Barcelona. |
| Carles Rexach i Cerdà, a former Spanish football winger and manager, is known for his contributions to the sport. |
| Carles Casagemas i Coll was a Spanish painter and poet, known for his friendship with Pablo Picasso and their time living together in Paris. |
| Carles Aleñá - Carles Aleña Castillo is a Spanish professional footballer known for his role as a central midfielder at La Liga club Getafe. |
| Carles Pérez Sayol is a Spanish professional footballer known for his role as a right winger for La Liga club Celta. |
| Carles Planas Antolínez is a retired Spanish professional footballer known for his position as a left-back. |
| Carles Benavent is a renowned Spanish flamenco and jazz bass player. |
| Carles Castillejo Salvador is a Spanish long distance runner who has won national titles in the 5000m, 10,000m, and marathon, and has represented Spain at the Olympics four times. |
| Carles Comamala López-Del Pan was an orthopedic surgeon and a former football player for Barcelona who also served as a director of the club. |
| Carles Mas Bacardit is a Spanish professional footballer known for playing as a centre-back for Olot. |
| Carles Marco Soler is a Spanish footballer known for his versatility, playing as a right back and right winger for Elche CF Ilicitano. |
| Carles Sabater i Hernández was a prominent Catalan singer and actor known for his role in the rock band Sau, which achieved significant commercial success while singing in Catalan. |
| Carles Francino Murgades is a Spanish journalist known for his work at Cadena SER Tarragona and COPE Reus. |
| Carles Riera i Albert is a Catalan sociologist and politician. |
