Cla

The name Cla (also Clà) is a Swiss abbreviation of Nicola, which originally comes from Italian and is associated with Nikolaus. Its ancient Greek origins give the name the meaning 'victory of the people.'

What does the name Cla mean?

Cla (also Clà) is a short form of Nicola and is mainly used in Switzerland. Particularly in the Swiss Engadin, the name has a long tradition. It derives from Nikolaus and means 'victory of the people.'

Where does the name Cla come from?

The name Cla is a variant of Nikolaus and has its roots in the ancient Greek Nikolaos, which is composed of the elements nike for 'victory' and laos for 'people.' The ancient Greek words are nike = victory and laos = people. The name is used in Romansh and Swiss contexts.

How do you pronounce Cla?

The pronunciation of Cla is simple and clear. The name is monosyllabic and features a reduced sound structure. Pronounced as 'Kla' [klaː], it produces an open, elongated vowel that gives it a calm and powerful presence. The distinctive onset 'Cl-' is direct and concise. The brevity and open vowel ending convey a minimalist impression – plain, strong, and without superfluous sound elements.

When is the name day of Cla?

The name day of Cla falls on December 6, which is dedicated to Saint Nikolaus of Myra (Nikolaus Day).

Popularity

In Germany, Cla is a very rare name. It has not received a single entry in the German name popularity lists so far. In Switzerland, Cla reached its highest position in the name charts in 1930, ranking 260th. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 1,220th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 1,581st in Switzerland.

Famous people

• Cla Biert (Swiss writer)
• Cla Meredith (American baseball player)
• Cla Mosca (snowboarder)