Charlemagne

Meaning

One of the kings of the Franks from 768 to 814, crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 until his death in 814.

Synonyms

Charles the Great

Charles I

Translations

Καρλομάγνος

Karel de Grote

Şarlman

Charlemagne

Carlesmanhe

Charlemagne

Carlos magno

Frequency

33k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʃɑːɹləmeɪn/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle English Charlemagne (compare Charlemayn), from Middle French Charlemagne, from Old French Carles li magnes, from Latin Carolus Magnus (literally “Charles/Karl the Great”).

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