Kaarlo

Kaarlo is the Finnish form of Charles, ultimately derived from the Germanic element karl, meaning man or free man. The name entered Finnish usage as an adaptation of the Scandinavian Karl and the broader European name tradition stemming from the Frankish ruler Charlemagne, whose Latin name Carolus spread the root across the continent. Notable Finnish bearers include Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg, the first President of Finland. Related forms include Karl, Carlo, Carlos, and Karel.