Carla

Carla is the feminine form of Carlo, itself the Italian and Spanish equivalent of Charles, which derives from the Germanic element karl meaning man or free man. The name spread widely across Romance-language cultures and into English and German use alongside the popularity of its masculine counterpart. It gained broader international recognition in the twentieth century as a given name in its own right. Related forms include Karla, Carly, and Carlotta, while the masculine cognates include Carl, Carlo, and Carlos.