Girl name
Karina name meaning
“pure; beloved”
Karina is a feminine name commonly linked to the meanings pure and beloved through two derivations. As an elaboration of Karin, a form of Katharina, it is traditionally associated with Greek katharos, meaning pure. Another derivation connects it with Carina, from Latin carus, meaning beloved.
What does Karina mean?
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Karina
Karina can be an elaboration of Karin, a form of Katharina traditionally associated with Greek katharos, meaning pure. Another line links it to Carina, from Latin carus, meaning beloved.
Name combinations with Karina
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Karina, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Karina: pure; beloved
- Nopi: born in November
- Afriyani: born in April
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Karina Titis Setiyaningsih
Meaning of each word
- Karina: pure; beloved
- Titis: accurate in hitting the mark
- Setiyaningsih: faithfulness in love
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Karina Setiana
Meaning of each word
- Karina: pure; beloved
- Setiana: steadfast in loyalty
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Meaning of each word
- Widiya: learning and knowledge
- Karina: pure; beloved
- Febrianti: associated with the month of February
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Karina Hati
Meaning of each word
- Karina: pure; beloved
- Hati: seat of feelings and inner life
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Meaning of each word
- Karina: pure; beloved
- Yunie: the month of June
- Vira: hero, a courageous figure
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How to pronounce Karina
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦫꦶꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮛᮤᮔ |
Is Karina a girl’s name?
Yes, Karina is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Karina ranks #340 among girl names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Karina
- Karlina♀Free person
- Kartina♀Deed, work
- Katrina♀Pure, in traditional interpretation
- Kartika♀Star
- Kartini♀Creating, acting
- Kirana♂♀A ray of light
- Krisna♂♀Black, dark-colored
- Karmila♀Garden
- Katarina♀Pure, according to traditional interpretation
- Kania♀Girl, young woman
- Kamila♀Whole, complete, perfect
- Karen♀Pure, untainted
Names with related meanings
- Suci♀Pure, free from stain
- Fitriani♀Associated with innate nature and purity
- Murni♀Pure, unmixed
- Agnes♀Pure, chaste
- Fitriana♀Innate nature, original purity
- Afifah♀Chaste, preserving personal honor
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Fitriyani♀Associated with innate nature or purity
- Fitrah♂♀Innate disposition, original nature
- Nirmala♀Pure, clean and unblemished
- Isma♀Protection, safeguarding
- Murniati♀Pure, free from admixture
Famous people named Karina
- Karina Nadila · b. 1992
- Karina Salim · b. 1991
- Karina Meita · b. 1993
- Karina Suwandi · b. 1973
- Karina · b. 1982
- Karina Afrianti
- Karina Akbari · b. 1985
- Karina Andrika · b. 1992
- Karina Aprilia Sujatmiko
- Karina Arifin · b. 1959
- Karina Astri Rahmawati · b. 1985
- Karina Dewi Andini · b. 2002
FAQ about the name Karina
What is the meaning of Karina?
Karina means pure; beloved. Karina can be an elaboration of Karin, a form of Katharina traditionally associated with Greek katharos, meaning pure. Another line links it to Carina, from Latin carus, meaning beloved.
Is Karina a girl’s name?
Yes, Karina is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Karina?
Karina is of European, Greek and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Karina have?
Karina has 3 syllables (Ka-ri-na) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Karina?
Karina ranks #340 among girl names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Karina?
Some ideas: Karina Nopi Afriyani; Karina Titis Setiyaningsih; Karina Setiana.
Famous people named Karina?
Notable people named Karina include Karina Nadila, Karina Salim, Karina Meita.
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