Karla
/KAHRⱢUH/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Karla is a English name meaning "Free man". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The name's etymology is debated, with Germanic, Scandinavian, and Slavic roots all being proposed. It's generally linked to Germanic *karlaz ('free man'), Old Norse 'karl' (man), or Slavic 'król' (king).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic KAHRⱢUH
IPA ˈkɑɹɫə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as KAHRⱢUH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Karla
- · Karla Homolka - Canadian serial killer
- · Karla Souza - Mexican actress
- · Karla DeVito - American singer and actress
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