Girl name
Carla name meaning
“free woman”
Carla is a feminine European name meaning free woman. It is the feminine form of Carl or Karl, whose Germanic source means man or free person. The meaning free woman expresses that underlying sense in feminine form, while Carl and Karl are the related names from which Carla derives.
What does Carla mean?
Free woman
In Indonesian: perempuan bebas
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Carla
Carla is a feminine form of Carl or Karl. The underlying Germanic name means man or free person, conventionally rendered in the feminine for Carla.
Name combinations with Carla
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Carla, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Carla: free woman
- Saptarini: associated with the number seven
- Novianti: associated with November
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Meaning of each word
- Carla: free woman
- Eneng: affectionate address for a girl
- Listya: beautiful, pleasing to behold
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Carla Ariyanti
Meaning of each word
- Carla: free woman
- Ariyanti: noble, honourable
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Meaning of each word
- Sugianti: wealthy or well provided for
- Carla: free woman
- Ayomi: to protect; to shelter
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Carla Tya
Meaning of each word
- Carla: free woman
- Tya: heart
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Meaning of each word
- Carla: free woman
- Rosmala: garland of roses
- Sukarti: good deeds
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How to pronounce Carla
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦂꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮁᮜ |
Is Carla a girl’s name?
Yes, Carla is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Carla ranks #1,237 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Carla
Famous people named Carla
- Carla Yules · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Carla
What is the meaning of Carla?
Carla means free woman. Carla is a feminine form of Carl or Karl. The underlying Germanic name means man or free person, conventionally rendered in the feminine for Carla.
Is Carla a girl’s name?
Yes, Carla is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Carla?
Carla is of European origin.
How many syllables does Carla have?
Carla has 2 syllables (Car-la) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Carla?
Carla ranks #1,237 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Carla?
Some ideas: Carla Saptarini Novianti; Carla Eneng Listya; Carla Ariyanti.
Famous people named Carla?
Notable people named Carla include Carla Yules.
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