Carla
/kahrlah/ Spanish Female
Meaning & Origin
Carla is a Spanish name meaning "Man". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Carla is of Germanic origin, derived from the name Charles. Its root is the Old High German word "karl", meaning "free man" or "manly".
Quick Facts
Language Spanish
Gender Female
Phonetic kahrlah
IPA kaɾla
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as kahrlah. Keep the original Spanish phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Carla
- · Carla Bruni - Singer and former First Lady of France
- · Carla Gugino - Actress
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