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Karina

kah-REE-nah

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginLatin

The Story of Karina

She is the keel of a ship, the pure heart, a name that sails through languages and signifies both strength and clarity.

Karina presents a rich tapestry of origins. In Scandinavian cultures, it's often a form of Katherine, meaning 'pure.' Alternatively, it derives from Latin, referencing 'carina,' the keel of a ship, suggesting stability and direction. This dual heritage has allowed Karina to weave through different cultures, embraced for its clarity and its subtle strength.

There's an elegant and purposeful sound to the name Karina. When you say it, you might feel a sense of grace combined with an underlying strength, like a ship navigating with steady resolve. Writing 'Karina' on her birth announcement feels like bestowing upon her a name that carries both purity and a guiding spirit, a name that will help her chart her own course.

What It Means

Karina is a name with multiple origins. It can be a Scandinavian form of Katherine, meaning "pure," or a Latin name meaning "keel of a ship."

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Karina Smirnoff

    Ukrainian-American professional ballroom dancer, choreographer, instructor and actress

  • Karina Lombard

    French-American actress

Personality Traits

ElegantSophisticatedCreativePassionate

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#3,001 in 1995

Total Births

61,350

First Recorded

1956

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