What is the origin of the name Carlena?

Carlena is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Carlena?

Carlena is currently ranked #11276 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Carlena?

Carlena is pronounced car-LEE-nah.

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GirlGermanic

Carlena

car-LEE-nah

Popularity

#11276

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

1,418

Peak Year

#42 in 1975

First Recorded

1910

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine form of Carl, which is of Germanic origin and means 'free man.'

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Carla Lena Carlie

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Carla Lena Carlie

Spelling Variations

Karlena Karlina

Similar Names

Carolina Evelina Paulina Adelina

Personality Traits

IndependentStrongCapableConfident

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