Carola

Carola is a Latinate feminine form of the Germanic name Carol, itself derived from the Old High German element karl, meaning free man or simply man. The name spread widely across Europe during the medieval period, carried in part by the fame of the Frankish emperor Charlemagne, whose Latinized name Carolus became the root of many related forms. Carola has been used especially in Italy, Germany, and Scandinavia as an elegant feminine variant. Related forms include Carolina, Caroline, Karola, and Charlotte.