♀ Name Karla – Free Woman

Origin:	Germanic, Middle Low German, Old High German
Meaning:	free woman, warrior, army
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Karla is a feminine variant of Karl and means “free woman,” “warrior,” or “army.”

What is the origin of the name Karla?

Karla is a feminine form of the masculine name Karl. Karl is a Scandinavian and German variant of Charles and also derived from the name Hariolus.

What does the name Karla mean?

Karla means “free woman” and “warrior,” “army” (from Carl).

Word composition

• Old High German “karal” = man
• Middle Low German “kerle”, Germanic “karlaz” = free man
• Old High German “heri” = army, warrior

Pronunciation of Karla

Variants of the name Karla

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Last updated: 2/7/2025