Carla
/ΛkΙΛr.lΙ/noun
A feminine given name of Germanic origin.
Did you know?The name 'Carla' is derived from the Germanic word 'karal', which means 'free man' or 'strong'.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*karlaz
βa man, a free manβ
Old High German
OHG
karal
βman, husband, noblemanβ
Middle High German
MHG
karle
βman, fellow, a person of good standingβ
Old French
OF
Charles
βa name given to kings, signifying strength and manhoodβ
Modern English
English
Carla
βa feminine form derived from Charles, associated with strength and nobility.β