A given name of Spanish or Italian origin meaning 'pearl,' symbolizing something precious and beautiful.
From Spanish and Italian 'perla' (pearl), derived from Latin 'perla,' of uncertain ultimate origin but possibly related to 'perna' (a type of shellfish). Used as a girls' name throughout Romance language countries.
Perla gained international fame partly through the character Perla in Disney's The Little Mermaid, but it's been a beloved name across Mediterranean cultures for centuries, making it a bridge between Old World beauty and modern pop culture.
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