Carola

Carola is the Italian, German, Dutch, and Swedish feminine form of Carolus, the Latinized version of the Germanic name Karl, which derives from an Old High German word meaning man or free man. The name spread widely through medieval Europe largely due to the fame of the Frankish emperor Charlemagne, whose Latinized name Carolus Magnus became a byword for royal authority. Carola has been borne by several European noblewomen and artists, particularly in German-speaking and Scandinavian regions. Related forms include Carol, Carolina, Caroline, and Karola.