name
Uncommon
Carla
KAH-luh
Carla (name) means a female given name, borrowed from Italian or German. Example: “Carla grew up speaking both Spanish and English at home.”
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A female given name, borrowed from Italian or German.
"Carla grew up speaking both Spanish and English at home."
How to use Carla
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common female given name.
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Etymology
Taken from German and Italian Carla; by surface analysis, Carl + -a.
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What does “Carla” mean?
The word “Carla” means a female given name, borrowed from Italian or German. In plain terms, a common female given name.
How do you pronounce “Carla”?
“Carla” is pronounced KAH-luh (/ˈkɑɹlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Carla” in a sentence?
Here is “Carla” used in a sentence: “Carla grew up speaking both Spanish and English at home.”
What part of speech is “Carla”?
“Carla” is a name.
Is “Carla” a common word?
“Carla” is an uncommon word in modern English.
