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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Free woman (feminine form of Charles)
- Origin
- Germanic (feminine form of Charlotte/Charles, German and Scandinavian usage)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- shar-LOT-ah
Charlotta is a feminine form of Charles, carrying the meaning "free woman." It has Germanic roots and has been used in both German and Scandinavian naming traditions, sharing its lineage with the more familiar Charlotte but keeping its own distinct spelling.
Meaning & Origin of Charlotta
Meaning: Free woman (feminine form of Charles).
Origin: Germanic (feminine form of Charlotte/Charles, German and Scandinavian usage).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Charlotta
shar-LOT-ahIPA /ʃɑːrˈlɒtə/
Popularity of Charlotta
Social Security data shows Charlotta peaked in 1880 at rank #848, with 5 babies given the name that year; by 2000, the last year covered, it had dropped to rank #13499, with just 6 babies given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name Charlotta mean?
Free woman (feminine form of Charles). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Charlotta?
Charlotta is pronounced shar-LOT-ah (IPA: /ʃɑːrˈlɒtə/).
Is Charlotta a popular name right now?
Charlotta peaked at #848 in 1880 and is ranked #13499 as of 2000. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2000.)
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