Charlana

The name Charlana is regarded as an African and English variant of Charla and Charlene, both of which are feminine forms of Charles and derive from the Old High German name Carl. The meaning of the name encompasses 'the free woman', 'the independent one', and 'the wife'.

What does the name Charlana mean?

Charlana is regarded as an African and English variant of Charla and Charlene, the feminine forms of the name Charles, which originates from the Old High German name Carl. The name means 'the free woman', 'the independent one', or 'the wife'. Its roots trace back to the Old German word karlaz, meaning 'free, young, little man', as well as to the Old High German karal, which means 'man, husband, or beloved'. The name became known through Charlemagne, who was King of the Franks and Italy in the 8th century. He is considered the first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and the first emperor in Western Europe since the fall of the Western Roman Empire three hundred years prior. Alternatives to this name include Charlesetta, Charlesa, Charla, Charlia, Charlice, Calice, Chalice, Charlise, Charlyna, Charlen, Charlina, Charliane, Charliann, Charliana, Charlenne, Charlette, Charloth, and Charlien.

Where does the name Charlana come from?

The origin of the name Charlana is of Old High German nature and means 'the free woman'.

How do you pronounce Charlana?

The pronunciation of Charlana is three syllables and fluid. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Schar-la-na' [ʃaʁˈlaːna], with the emphasis on the middle syllable with the long a. The sch sound provides a soft, warm tone. The combination of r and l gives the name a smooth structure. The open a ending makes Charlana appear round and feminine - melodic, friendly, and harmonious.

When is the name day of Charlana?

Charlana celebrates its name day on January 5, May 21, and December 1.

Popularity

In Germany, Charlana is considered a rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. The global popularity and frequency of Charlana can be viewed through past rankings in the name charts of various countries.