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Carla
Free woman
Origin
Germanic
Used in
itesdero
Origin and meaning of Carla
Carla is the feminine of Carlo, from the Germanic karl, 'free man': hence 'free woman.' A classic, essential name, it is very common in Italy, Spain, Germany and Portugal. With a short, decisive sound, it blends strength and femininity effortlessly. It has a long European tradition and beloved variants such as Carlotta, Charlotte and the German Karla. Simple yet elegant, it remains a timeless choice that moves through fashions and generations with ease.
Variants around the world
How Carla sounds in other languages.
CarlottaCharlotteKarlaCarola
Famous people
- Carla Fracci— artist
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