Perla
Italian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Perla
Perla means "pearl" and derives from the Latin word "perla," which passed through Italian and Spanish before entering English and other European languages.
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Etymology
Perla means "pearl" and derives from the Latin word "perla," which passed through Italian and Spanish before entering English and other European languages. The name is primarily used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking Catholic communities, with particular popularity in Italy and Latin America during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Perla currently ranks #1,590 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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