Karla
Meaning of Karla
The name Karla is a feminine given name of German and Spanish origin, derived from the Old High German word "karal," which means "free man." It is commonly pronounced as KAHR-lah in Spanish and German, while in English, it is often pronounced as KAHR-luh. A popular variation of this name is Carla. Over the years, Karla has seen varying levels of popularity in the United States. It reached its peak in the mid-1970s to early 1980s but has since experienced a gradual decline. Despite this, it remains a classic choice for parents seeking a name that exudes strength and independence. The name Karla carries associations with freedom and resilience, making it an enduring favorite across different cultures.
Pronunciation
Spanish,German
- Pronunced as KAHR-lah (/kaˈla/)
English
- Pronunced as KAHR-luh (/kɑrˈlə/)
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Notable People Named Karla
| Karla Faye Tucker was the first woman to be executed in the United States since 1984, known for her widely publicized conversion to Christianity while on death row. |
| Karla Burns was a groundbreaking American mezzo-soprano and actress known for her award-winning portrayal of Queenie in the musical Show Boat, making her the first black person to win the Laurence Olivier Award. |
| Karla Diaz is a Mexican rhythmic gymnast and multiple Pan American medalist. |
| Karla Souza - Karla Susana Olivares Souza is a Mexican actress recognized for her roles in How to Get Away with Murder and Home Economics, and she won the International Emmy Award for Best Actress in 2023. |
| Karla Pretorius is a South African netball player known for her positions as Goal Defence and Wing Defence. |
| Karla Pollmann is the President at the University of Tübingen in Germany and has a background in Classics, Ancient History, and Religion. |
| Karla DeVito is an American singer and actress known for her contributions to the music and entertainment industry. |
| Karla Bonoff is an American singer-songwriter known for her songwriting and songs like "Home" and "Tell Me Why." |
| Karla Cubias is a Salvadoran singer who gained recognition as a semifinalist on Latin American Idol. |
| Karla Wheelock is a Mexican mountaineer, writer, and lecturer, known for being the first Iberoamerican woman to climb the Seven Summits and for her achievements in mountaineering. |
| Karla Monroig is a Puerto Rican actress, model, and television host. |
| Karla Avelar is a prominent Salvadoran transgender rights activist and the executive director of Comcavis Trans. |
| Karla Renea Kaun is a Canadian behavioral neurogeneticist and the Robert and Nancy Carney Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Brown University, known for her research on addiction using fruit flies as a model and serving as the president of the International Behavioural and Neural Genetics Society (IBANGS). |
| Karla Martínez is a well-known Mexican TV show hostess, recognized for her role as a co-host on the popular morning show Despierta América on the Univision Network. |
| Karla María Rabelo Estrada is a Mexican politician and member of the National Regeneration Movement party, serving as a deputy in the LXV Legislature of the Congress of the Union since September 1, 2021. |
