Karenina
kar-uh-NEE-nuh
Karenina is a girl’s name of Russian origin, meaning “Derived from Karen, a Scandinavian name meaning 'pure'. The suffix '-ina' is a diminutive, suggesting a gentle or small version of Karen.”, and peaked in popularity in 1978.
What Karenina Means
“Derived from Karen, a Scandinavian name meaning 'pure'. The suffix '-ina' is a diminutive, suggesting a gentle or small version of Karen.”
The Story of Karenina
This name carries the weight of literary fame, a sophisticated echo of purity with a hint of passionate depth.
Karenina draws its lineage from the Scandinavian Karen, meaning 'pure,' enhanced by the diminutive suffix '-ina,' suggesting a gentle or perhaps cherished version. It gained notable presence around 1978, though its fame is irrevocably linked to a renowned literary character.
When you consider Karenina, you imagine a daughter of profound loyalty and intellectual spark. This name resonates with a strength of will, a keen mind, and a deep capacity for devotion, qualities you hope to nurture.
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Famous Namesakes
Anna Karenina
Fictional Russian aristocrat; subject of a novel.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#7 in 1978
Total Births
14
First Recorded
1978
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