Carlena

Carlena is a variant of the name Carlina, which in turn is a diminutive of Carla and Carola. The name means "the free one" and is derived from the Old High German name Carl or Karl.

What does the name Carlena mean?

Carlena is a derivative of the name Carlina, which serves as a diminutive of Carla and Carola. The name is associated with the meaning "the free one" and has its roots in the Old High German name Carl/Karl. Carlena is especially common in English-speaking regions, particularly in North America, while it is rather seldom encountered in Germany. An alternative spelling is Karlina. Popular feminine names rooted in Carl/Karl include Charlene, Charlotte, Carlotta, Karlotta, and Lotta, as well as Carolin, Carolina, and Karolina.

Where does the name Carlena come from?

The origin of Carlena lies in Old High German, where the name carries the meaning "the free one." The Old High German component karal means man, husband, or beloved.

How do you pronounce Carlena?

Kahr-leh-nah

When is the name day of Carlena?

The name day for Carlena is celebrated on the following days: January 7, January 28, March 2, June 3, August 12, August 24, October 21, and November 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Carlena is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female baby names. Over the last ten years, Carlena has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th.