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GirlGermanic

Carola

kah-RO-lah

Popularity

#10406

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

1,161

Peak Year

#29 in 1961

First Recorded

1894

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Carola is an Italian and Spanish feminine form of Carolus (Charles), derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "strong."

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Numerology

1

The Leader

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

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Personality Traits

IndependentStrongConfidentCreative

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