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Carla

Germanic, Italian, Latinfeminine2 syllables

The story behind Carla

From German and Italian Carla. By surface analysis, Carl + -a.

Other language forms and explanations (2)
  • French entry

    Borrowed from Italian Carla.

  • Portuguese entry

    Feminine form of Carlos, from Latin Carolus, of Germanic origin. Doublet of Carol, Caroline, and Carlota.

Pronunciation

General-American: /ˈkɑɹlə/

Regional pronunciation variants
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːlə/
  • French: /kaʁ.la/
  • Portuguese; Brazil: /ˈkaʁ.lɐ/
  • Portuguese; Brazil: [ˈkaɦ.lɐ]
  • Portuguese; São-Paulo: /ˈkaɾ.lɐ/
  • Portuguese; Rio-de-Janeiro: /ˈkaʁ.lɐ/
  • Portuguese; Caipira: /ˈkaɻ.lɐ/
  • Portuguese; Portugal: /ˈkaɾ.lɐ/

Popularity

Carla ranked #1083 in US for 2025.

Source: SSA national baby names

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Middle Names for Carla

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From Latin Aemilius. See also French Émile.

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masculine
Syllables
1 syllable
Ending
ends E
  • balanced syllable contrast
  • good length contrast

Balbina

Learned borrowing from Latin Balbina.

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Syllables
3 syllables
Ending
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  • balanced syllable contrast
  • good length contrast

Balbino

Borrowed from Latin Balbīnus.

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masculine
Syllables
3 syllables
Ending
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  • balanced syllable contrast
  • good length contrast
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Sibling Names for Carla

Aarón

a male given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Hebrew], equivalent to English Aaron

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2 syllables
Ending
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  • shared origin connection
  • balanced name length

Abdiasz

Learned borrowing from Latin Abdias, from Ancient Greek Ἀβδίας (Abdías), from Hebrew עובדיה.

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2 syllables
Ending
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  • shared origin connection
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Abel

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