Germanic · Girl name
Karla
“woman, feminine of Karl”
About the name Karla
Karla is the feminine form of Karl, itself the German form of Charles, which derives from the Germanic word ‘karl’ meaning ‘man’ or ‘free man.’ The spelling Karla is common in German, Scandinavian, and Slavic languages, while Carla is more typical in Italian and Spanish. The name is used in various countries across Central Europe, Scandinavia, and Latin America. Notable bearers include American singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff and Mexican actress Karla Souza.
- Meaning
- woman, feminine of Karl
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KAR-lah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Karla
- Karla Marie
- Karla Elisabeth
- Karla Anne
- Karla Joy
- Karla Claire
Questions about Karla
- What does Karla mean?
- Karla is a Germanic name meaning "woman, feminine of Karl".
- How do you pronounce Karla?
- Karla is pronounced KAR-lah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Karla?
- Variants of Karla include Carla.
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