Carla

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Carla is derived from the old Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "man of the people". It can also be a shortened form of the name Carlotta, which means "strong woman".
Pronunciation
KAHR-la(Dutch)
KAHR-lə(English)
KAR-la(Italian, Spanish, German)
The name Carla is pronounced as "KAR-luh".
Popularity
Carla is a moderately popular name around the world. It ranks #407 in the US, #31 in Spain, and #132 in Italy.

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Carla Name meanings & History

The name Carla is derived from the old Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "man of the people". It can also be a shortened form of the name Carlotta, which means "strong woman". Feminine form of Carlo, Carlos or Carl. Carla is a versatile name that can be used for many different occasions. It is often given to girls in honor of a family member or friend. It is also a popular choice for parents who want a strong and elegant name for their daughter.

Zodiac Sign of Carla: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Carla:

C: Chatty,Clever,Cute,Curious,Copycat,Candid,Choice

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Action,Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative

R: Rational,Reason,Resourceful,Restless

L: Languid,Lazy,Liaison,Legal,Lovely,Luscious,Lover

Carla is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Carla include Carla Bruni (Italian-French singer and former model), Carla Gugino (American actress), Carla Zampatti (Australian fashion designer), and Carla Hall (American chef and television personality).

2.) CARLA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Carla is the feminine form of Carl, which is derived from the Old English ceorl (man, freeman, peasant). Carla is a cognate of the Germanic Karla. Var: Carlin. (KAR-LAH)


3.) Carla (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) feminine of Charles, Carl, Carlo

Other Forms: Carlah, Carlia, Karla


4.) CARLA (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Feminine form of Carl and Charles, both of which are derived from the Old English ceorl (man, freeman, peasant). Var: Karla. Pet: Carley, Carli, Carly, Karley, Karli, Karly. (KAR-LAH)


5.) Carla (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (German) farmer. (English) strong. (Latin) a form of Carol, Caroline.

Other Forms: Carila, Carilah, Carilla, Carillah, Carlah, Carleta, Carliqua, Carlique, Carliyle, Carlonda, Carlyjo, Carlyle, Carlysle


6.) CARLA (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: Feminine form of Carl, which is derived from the Old English ceorl (man, freeman, peasant). The name has a cognate in the German Karl, which is derived from the Germanic karl (man, freeman, peasant). (KAR-LAH)


7.) Carla (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Free man

Other Forms: Karla


8.) CARLA (Female)

Usage: Portuguese

Meanings: Popular feminine form of Carlos, a cognate of Charles (full-grown, a man). (KAR-LAH)


9.) CARLA (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Feminine form of Carl, which is a cognate of Charles (full-grown, a man, a freeman). See CHARLES (Male Names). Var: Carleen. (KAR-LAH)


10.) CARLA (Female)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Popular feminine form of Carlo (full-grown, a man), which is an Italian cognate of Charles. See CARLO (Male Names). (KAR-LAH)


11.) CARLA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Popular feminine form of Carl and Charles, both of which are derived from the Old English ceorl (man, freeman, peasant). Var: Carley, Carlie, Carlin, Carly, Karla. (KAR-LAH)


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