Karlisa
kar-LEE-sah
Karlisa is a girl’s name of Germanic origin, meaning “A feminine form of Charles or Karl, of Germanic origin, meaning 'free man' or 'strong'. A combination of Karl and Lisa.”, and peaked in popularity in 1993.
What Karlisa Means
“A feminine form of Charles or Karl, of Germanic origin, meaning 'free man' or 'strong'. A combination of Karl and Lisa.”
The Story of Karlisa
This name was spoken by fewer than 100 people in the US when your parents were born.
Karlisa is a modern creation, likely emerging in the latter half of the 20th century. It is understood as a feminine expansion of Karl or Charles, names with deep Germanic roots signifying 'free man'. The '-isa' ending adds a contemporary, flowing quality.
When you imagine your daughter carrying Karlisa, picture a spirit that values her own autonomy above all. This is a name for a child who will chart her own course, making her own choices with a quiet, unshakeable strength.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#12 in 1993
Total Births
120
First Recorded
1972
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