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BoyPronounced American English /ˈʃɑɹ.lə.ˌmeɪn/; British English /ˈʃɑː.lə.ˌmeɪn/

Charlemagne

A name meaning "Charles the Great".

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Charlemagne is a boy name meaning "Charles the Great".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈʃɑɹ.lə.ˌmeɪn/; British English /ˈʃɑː.lə.ˌmeɪn/.

GenderBoy
MeaningCharles the Great
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈʃɑɹ.lə.ˌmeɪn/; British English /ˈʃɑː.lə.ˌmeɪn/

Meaning and history

From Old French Charles le Magne meaning " Charles the Great". This is the name by which the Frankish king Charles the Great (742-814) is commonly known.

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Usage: history

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