Farol
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Farol is a girl’s name of Germanic origin, meaning “Likely a variant of Carol, which comes from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1929.
What Farol Means
“Likely a variant of Carol, which comes from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'.”
The Story of Farol
Some names are like a cheerful melody, a bright spark of joy carried on the wind.
Farol likely evolved as a variant of Carol, a name with Germanic roots stemming from Karl, meaning 'free man.' It first appeared as a given name in the late 1920s, carrying a sense of lighthearted independence.
This name is for your daughter, the one whose laughter rings out freely. You see her as spirited, kind, and approaching life with an open heart and a joyful, unburdened soul.
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Numerology
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 1929
Total Births
15
First Recorded
1929
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