Name:
Carla
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
Carla originates in Germanic languages and means "free woman". It is a feminine form of Carl, ultimately derived from Charles. Carla is a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries. In the United States its usage rather declines.
Pronunciation:
KAHR-lə
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Carlene
Carlita
Carlla
Carly
Karla
Karrla
Famous Carla:
Carla Bley : jazz artist
Carla Gugino : actress
Carla Harryman : poet
Carla Hesse : writer
Carla Hills : diplomat
Carla Horta : writer
Carla White : jazz artist