Karlowi

Karlowi is the dative singular form of the Polish given name Karol. In standard Polish orthography, the dative form of Karol is Karolowi; Karlowi is sometimes encountered as a variant spelling in older texts, transliteration from other languages, or due to typographical variation. The form Karlowi functions only as a grammatical case and is not used as a standalone name in ordinary usage.

Etymology and origin: Karol is the Polish form of Charles, ultimately derived from the Latin name Carolus, which itself traces back to Proto-Germanic Karlaz meaning “free man” or “man.” The name Karol has been common in Polish history and culture, with various inflected forms used in sentences depending on grammatical role.

Usage and examples: As a dative form, Karolowi appears where Karol is the indirect object, typically indicating to whom something is given, shown, or intended. For example, in Polish one would say, “Daję prezent Karolowi,” meaning “I am giving a gift to Karol.” In other cases, the name changes according to standard Polish declension (e.g., nominative Karol, genitive Karola, vocative Karolu).

Notable usage: Karlowi does not typically function as a distinct personal name in most contexts; it is a grammatical form of Karol. When discussing individuals, the nominative Karol is used for the person’s name, while Karlowi would appear only within a sentence as the recipient or indirect object.

See also: Karol (name), Karola, Charles (name).