Girl name guide

Karina name meaning, origin and style

Karina is a Scandinavian and Slavic form of Katherine name commonly associated with pure.

Origin

Scandinavian and Slavic form of Katherine

Meaning

pure

Say it

kuh-REE-nuh

Choosing Karina

A smooth international name with a gentle rhythm and flexible European roots.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.