Spanish/Italian · Girl name
Perla
“pearl”
About the name Perla
Perla is a girl’s name derived from the Spanish and Italian word for ‘pearl’, itself from the medieval Latin perla. The name is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, especially Mexico, and is also found in Italian-speaking regions. In Yiddish, the related form Perl is a traditional Jewish name. The English equivalent is Pearl, while Margaret, from the Greek word for pearl, carries the same meaning. Perla reflects the value and beauty associated with the gemstone in various cultures.
- Meaning
- pearl
- Origin
- Spanish/Italian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- PER-lah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Perla
- Perla Marie
- Perla Rose
- Perla Ann
- Perla Sofia
- Perla Isabel
Questions about Perla
- What does Perla mean?
- Perla is a Spanish name meaning "pearl".
- How do you pronounce Perla?
- Perla is pronounced PER-lah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Perla?
- Variants of Perla include Pearl, Perle, Perlita.
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