Carlotta
Carlotta is a girl name of Germanic, via Italian origin, meaning “Free woman”.
| Meaning | Free woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Germanic, via Italian |
| Pronunciation | kar-LOT-tah |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic, Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Switzerland |
Meaning and origin of Carlotta
Carlotta is the Italian form of Charlotte, the feminine diminutive of Carlo, the Italian Charles. It comes from the Germanic karl, 'man, free man'. The French form spread through European royalty in the eighteenth century, and Italian and Spanish speakers adapted it. Empress Carlota of Mexico, wife of Maximilian, used the Spanish form, and Carlotta is the diva in the musical The Phantom of the Opera.
Is Carlotta a religious name?
Carlotta is a Germanic name with no biblical source, used in Catholic Italy and Spain as a classic name.
How popular is Carlotta?
A traditional Italian name that has seen renewed interest in recent years.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carlotta mean?
Carlotta means 'Free woman'. It is of Germanic, via Italian origin.
Does Carlotta have a religious meaning?
Carlotta is a Germanic name with no biblical source, used in Catholic Italy and Spain as a classic name.
How do you pronounce Carlotta?
Carlotta is pronounced kar-LOT-tah.
Is Carlotta a boy or girl name?
Carlotta is usually a girl name.