Definitions

1. proper noun

a variant of the given name Marla, of Latin origin, derived from the word ‘maria’ (sea) and the suffix ‘-la’ (a diminutive form)

“The Marla, a famous actress, won several awards last year.”

2. noun

a unit of measurement in Australia, equivalent to 1200 cubic meters or 42,000 liters, used primarily for measuring water

“The farmer’s water consumption was measured in marlas per day.”