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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Carlos
Old High German
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Usage of the Name Carlos
Spanish, Portuguese
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Meaning of the Name Carlos
The name Carlos is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Charles.
The name has been borne by several Spanish and Portuguese noblemen, including the last Habsburg King of Spain Carlos II (1665 - 1700) and the King of Portugal Carlos I (1863 - 1908).
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Interesting Facts about Carlos
Carlos, Prince of Asturias (1545 - 1568), was also known as Don Carlos. As the son of King Philip II of Spain, he was the heir to the throne.
He was engaged to French princess Elizabeth of Valois, but his father Philip married her instead. As he became older he became increasingly mentally unstable, so the king put him into solitary confinement, where he died six months later.
The play Don Carlos (1787) by Friedrich Schiller is based on this story. Several operas in turn have been based on the play, including Don Carlos (1867) by Giuseppe Verdi.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Carlos Castaneda (1925 - 1998), a Peruvian-American anthropologist and author;
Carlos Fuentes (born 1928), a Mexican writer;
Carlos Santana (born 1947), a Mexican-American musician and guitarist;
Carlos Baute (born 1974), a Venezuelan singer and television host;
Carlos Moyá (born 1976), a Spanish tennis player;
Carlos Vela (born 1989), a Mexican footballer.
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Names Related to Carlos
Refer to the list of names related to Charles.
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