The nameKarina
Karina is a girl's name used in Scandinavia and Slavic countries. In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Scandinavian and Slavic
Meaning
Karina is linked to Karin, the Scandinavian form of Catherine, or to the Latin carus, "dear".
Origin
Scandinavian and Slavic.
History
Karina appeared in France in the late 1950s and peaked in the early 1970s.
Popularity of the name Karina
Karina in France
Karina was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 845 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Karina. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Karina in France were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Karina in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karina mean?
Karina is linked to Karin, the Scandinavian form of Catherine, or to the Latin carus, "dear".
What is the origin of the name Karina?
Scandinavian and Slavic.
Is Karina a girl's or a boy's name?
Karina is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Karina?
Variants and related names of Karina include Catherine, Karin and Karyna.