Portuguese

Carlota

Pronounced kar-LOH-tahShare

Meaning: Feminine form in the Charles family

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Carlota is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Charlotte. Its history runs through the Charles family, rather than a separate literal word meaning free woman.

Nicknames

  • Lota
  • Lottie
  • Carla

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Carlota comes from Portuguese.

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