At a Glance
- Meaning
- Free woman
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KAR-luh
Carla is a Germanic girl's name meaning “free woman”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Carla
Meaning: Free woman.
Origin: Germanic.
A common claim: Means 'free woman'; some lists add 'celebration' as a second meaning Actually: The added 'celebration' gloss in one list isn't supported by any etymological source — it looks invented, possibly to fit a New Year's-themed list.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Carla
KAR-luhIPA /ˈkɑːr.lə/
Popularity of Carla
Lists That Include Carla
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