Carola
Italian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Carola
Carola is the feminine form of Carolus, derived from the Germanic root "karl" meaning "man" or "free man," with Latin influence through the suffix "-a." The name has been used primarily in Germanic, Scandinavian, and Romance-speaking regions, with notable historical bearers including Swedish and German royalty, particularly in Northern Europe where it gained prominence during the medieval and early modern periods.
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Etymology
Carola is the feminine form of Carolus, derived from the Germanic root "karl" meaning "man" or "free man," with Latin influence through the suffix "-a." The name has been used primarily in Germanic, Scandinavian, and Romance-speaking regions, with notable historical bearers including Swedish and German royalty, particularly in Northern Europe where it gained prominence during the medieval and early modern periods.
Carola currently ranks #11,133 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.
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