Karla
Pronunciation: KAR-lə (key)
Origin of the name Karla:
Variant form of Carla, a feminine form of Carl and Charles, both of which are derived from the Old English coerl (man, freeman, peasant). Var: Carla. Pet: Carley, Carli, Carly, Karley, Karli, Karly.
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Global Popularity of the Name Karla
- #31 in Denmark
- #243 in United States
- #451 in Scotland
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