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Karlsson

Karlsson proper noun: a surname from Swedish.

Proper noun

Karlsson

  1. A surname from Swedish.
    • San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson successfully underwent surgery to fix a muscle tear in his left forearm, according to the team. Per the Sharks, Karlsson is expected to be reevaluated in March.2022 January 25, The Athletic Staff, “Sharks’ Erik Karlsson has surgery on left forearm; to be reevaluated in March”, in The New York Times

Origin of Karlsson

Borrowed from Swedish Karlsson (“son of Karl”). Doublet of Carlson and Charlson.

Questions about Karlsson

What does Karlsson mean?
Karlsson means a surname from Swedish.
What part of speech is Karlsson?
Karlsson is a proper noun.

Words near Karlsson in the dictionary

  1. Karlsens
  2. Karlskrona
  3. Karlson
  4. Karlsons
  5. Karlsruhe
  6. Karlsson
  7. Karluk
  8. Karluks
  9. Karly
  10. Karlyn
  11. Karm

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