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Carine

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Carine is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “A French name derived from Katherine, meaning 'pure'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1981.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginFrench

What Carine Means

A French name derived from Katherine, meaning 'pure'.

The Story of Carine

This name carries the quiet elegance of a Parisian salon, whispered through generations as a promise of purity and grace.

Carine is a French given name, a variant of Catherine, which itself traces back to the Greek Aikaterine, likely meaning 'pure'. It gained traction in France in the early 20th century, often associated with a refined and sophisticated sensibility. From its ancient Hellenic roots, it journeyed through Roman culture and became a favored name in Western Europe, particularly in France where it developed its own distinct, understated charm.

To say 'Carine' to yourself is to feel the smooth glide of silk. It is the name you might trace onto a birth announcement with a fine-tipped pen, feeling its delicate weight. It is for the daughter whose presence feels like a quiet, assured purity, a gentle light in your life.

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Numerology

3

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Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#19 in 1981

Total Births

617

First Recorded

1915

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