Gender: Female
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Pure and beloved, Flower, Pure, Innocent, Dear Little One
Pronunciation: kuh-REE-nuh, /kəˈriːnə/, K AE R AH N AH
Popularity Rank: #401
Derived from the Old Norse name Kári, meaning 'pure' or 'beloved'. Also a variation of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.
The name Karina is of Scandinavian origin and means Pure and beloved, Flower, Pure, Innocent, Dear Little One. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Karina is commonly found in Mexico, United States of America, Peru, and 95 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kuh-REE-nuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /kəˈriːnə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AE R AH N AH
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Karina is recorded 136,699 times globally, ranking it as the 401th most common name worldwide.
Karina is most prevalent in Mexico, with 23,286 occurrences, making it the 85th most popular name in the country.
In Poland, the name Karina is found among 1 in every 27 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | #85 | 1 : 39 |
| United States of America | #310 | 1 : 99 |
| Peru | #56 | 1 : 67 |
| Colombia | #244 | 1 : 114 |
| Chile | #115 | 1 : 55 |
| Brazil | #182 | 1 : 121 |
| Russia | #243 | 1 : 75 |
| Argentina | #98 | 1 : 48 |
| Uruguay | #79 | 1 : 31 |
| Poland | #172 | 1 : 27 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Karina from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 10:38 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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