Etymology

Karlsruhe

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Today it means: An independent city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany; the former capital of Baden. Full definition →

German Karl + Ruhe
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  1. German · derived fromKarl + Ruhe
  2. English todayKarlsruhe

From German Karl + Ruhe ("rest"), after Charles III William of Baden-Durlach.

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