Battle maiden; female warrior
Name Profile
Carla
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Carla.
Primary meaning
Feminine of Carl (free man)
Pronunciation: KAR-lah
Profile summary
Feminine form of Carl. Means 'free woman.' Popular in Italy, Spain, Germany, and English-speaking countries. The current meaning shown for this name is Feminine of Carl (free man). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAR-lah. It is listed alongside the related form Karlene. Carla appears in boy naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Carla is currently cataloged under Germanic (old high german) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Feminine of Carl (free man).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Germanic (old high german) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Carla is grouped as a biblical boy name. Related form for this profile: Karlene. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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