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Karla

Girl NameGerman Origin

Meaning

German, Scandinavian and Croatian feminine form of CHARLES.

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Karla and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Leadership
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Compassion
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Creativity
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Charisma
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Integrity

Famous People Named Karla

Karla Jay

Karla Jay (born February 22, 1947) is a distinguished professor emerita at Pace University, where she taught English and directed the women's and gender studies program between 1974 and 2009.

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Karla Höcker

Karla Alexandra Höcker (1 September 1901 – 15 October 1992) (also used the pseudonym Christiana Rautter) was a German writer and musician.

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Karla Costa

Karla Cristina Martins da Costa (born September 25, 1978) is a Brazilian women's basketball player.

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Karla Karch-Gailus

Karla Karch-Gailus (born 26 August 1964 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Canadian former basketball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.

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Karla F.C. Holloway

Karla Francesca Holloway (née Clapp; September 29, 1949) is an American academic.

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Karla in Other Languages

AfrikaansCharlize
CatalanCarles
CatalanCarlos
CroatianKarlo
DanishCarl
DanishKarl
DutchKarel

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