Calla

Calla is a Swedish short form of the names Karoline and Karolina, which have their origin in the ancient German name Karl.

What does the name Calla mean?

The name Calla is a Swedish short form of Karoline and Karolina and is derived from the ancient German name Karl. In its direct translation, Calla means 'the free one,' 'the beloved,' and 'the capable one.' The origin of the name lies in Old High German and is derived from the words karal or karlaz, which mean 'the man' and 'the husband.' There may also be a connection to the lily species Calla, which has its origin in Latin. An inspiration from the Greek kalós (καλός), meaning 'the beauty' or 'the admiration,' is also conceivable. Variants of the name include Karolin, Carolin, Caroline, and Carolina.

Where does the name Calla come from?

Calla is a feminine name of Old High German origin that carries the meaning 'the free one.'

How do you pronounce Calla?

The sound and pronunciation of Calla: The name Calla consists of two syllables and has a clear structure. It is pronounced as 'Cal-la' [ˈkala] or [ˈkæla] and begins with an open A sound that creates a warm tone. The double consonant 'll' brings a slight density to the middle of the name and leads to the open ending '-a.' This makes Calla appear simple yet elegant – calm, modern, and harmonious.

When is the name day of Calla?

The name days for Calla are January 7, January 28, March 2, June 3, August 12, August 24, October 21, and November 4.

Popularity

Calla enjoys great popularity in Germany as a first name. Currently, it ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female baby names. Calla achieved its best ranking in 2022 at 1,198th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 130 times, placing it 2,079th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Calla ranks 2,396th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cal / Callaline / Callinka

Famous people

• Calla (Princess and daughter of King Gregor (Gummy Bears))