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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Free woman, via Charlotte, ultimately from Germanic "karl" (free man)
- Origin
- Italian (feminine form of Charlotte/Carlo)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- kar-LOT-uh
Carlotta is an Italian name, the feminine form of Charlotte and Carlo. It traces back to the Germanic "karl," meaning free man, which makes Carlotta "free woman." It's pronounced kar-LOT-uh.
Meaning & Origin of Carlotta
Meaning: Free woman, via Charlotte, ultimately from Germanic "karl" (free man).
Origin: Italian (feminine form of Charlotte/Carlo).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Carlotta
kar-LOT-uhIPA /kɑːrˈlɒt.ə/
Popularity of Carlotta
Carlotta peaked at #515 in 1948, when 255 U.S. babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #3223, with 49 babies, so it's rarely heard today.
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FAQ
What does the name Carlotta mean?
Free woman, via Charlotte, ultimately from Germanic “karl” (free man). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Carlotta?
Carlotta is pronounced kar-LOT-uh (IPA: /kɑːrˈlɒt.ə/).
Is Carlotta a popular name right now?
Carlotta peaked at #515 in 1948 and is ranked #3223 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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