What Karla means
Karla is a girl name of Germanic origin meaning "free woman". It comes from Germanic Karl (free man). It is pronounced KAR-lah.
Feminine of Carlos; the K spelling dominates in Mexico. Very common for women born in the 1980s-2000s.
Spellings and variants: Carla.
Nicknames in Mexico: Karlita. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: a common name in Mexico.
