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Name Origin

Karla is a feminine given name of German origin. It is a variant of 'Carla', which itself derives from the Germanic element 'Karl' meaning 'free man' or 'strong'.

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Famous People

Karla Homolka (1970-)

Convicted criminal

Involved in the abduction, rape, and murder of several young women

Karla Souza (1985-)

Actress

Starred in the television series 'How to Get Away with Murder'
Appeared in films such as 'Day of the Dead: Bloodline' and 'The Jesuit'

Sibling Names

Elena

Both Karla and Elena are of Spanish origin, sharing a similar classic and elegant style.

Sofia

Both names have a soft and feminine sound, creating a harmonious sibling pairing.

Marco

Offers a strong and masculine counterpart to Karla, while sharing a similar Spanish heritage.