Carina

The female first name Carina is an Italian derivative of Carin or Karin, or a variant spelling of Karina.

What does the name Carina mean?

The female first name Carina is an Italian derivative of Carin or Karin, or a variant spelling of Karina. 1.) Originally, Carina is considered the feminine form of the ancient Roman nickname Carinus, which in turn derives from the Latin first name Carus. The name means 'the beautiful,' 'the beloved,' 'the nice,' 'the cute,' and also 'the dear' or 'the precious.' Its origin lies in Latin, derived from the word cārus meaning 'dear,' 'valued,' 'esteemed,' 'expensive,' and 'precious.' It may also be derived from the Old Italian carino meaning 'pretty,' 'lovely,' and 'nice.' 2.) Carina is also an independent diminutive of Katharina, which in turn goes back to the ancient Greek first name Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη). The name is mostly interpreted as 'the pure,' a meaning that was 'incorrectly' attributed by the Romans and has persisted to this day. Its roots lie in Ancient Greek, derived from the word katharós (καθαρός), which means 'pure,' 'clean,' 'unblemished,' and 'clear.' In addition to this commonly accepted derivation since early Christianity, there are further possible origins and meanings that are detailed on the page for Katharina. 3.) Furthermore, the name Carina carries the meaning 'the friend,' derived from the Irish cara, which translates to 'the friend.' Carina is the Latin term for a constellation in the southern sky, namely the constellation 'Keel of the Ship.' Since a ship ideally always has water beneath its keel, this first name is particularly suitable for water lovers and female sailors or for girls with a great love for the sea or ocean (similar to the name Marina). For someone born on the coast, e.g., the North or Baltic Sea, this first name is also an excellent fit. Cara is the alternative spelling of Kara, which comes from the Cornish word meaning 'love.' The name has been in use in German naming since the 1960s. Other variants include Carinna, Carine, Carinta, Caren, Carena, and Careen.

Where does the name Carina come from?

Etymology Carina is a female first name of Latin and Old Italian origin meaning 'the beautiful' or 'the pure.' Ancient Greek Old Italian Latin

How do you pronounce Carina?

Sound & pronunciation of Carina: The name Carina is three to four syllables and softly modulated. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Ca-ri-na' [kaˈʁiːna], with the middle syllable carrying the stress on the long 'i.' The open ending gives the name a lightness. Carina feels friendly and contemporary - melodious, harmonious, and present.

When is the name day of Carina?

The name day of Carina is March 24 and November 7 (in honor of the holy martyr Carina).

Popularity

Carina is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 989th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1990 at 98th. In the last ten years, Carina has been given as a first name about 800 times, placing it 598th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 548th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ari / Ca / Caca / Caddl / Caja / Caprisonne / Car / Cara / Carabina / Careina / Cari / Carinalein / Carinchen / Carini / Carinky / Caro / Carrie / Carry / Cary / Cath / Cathy / Catrina / Catschi / Cina / Cini / Crina / Crinchen / Ina / Inchen / Ini / Kiki / Nana / Nia / Nina / Rhine / Ri / Ria / Rin / Rina / Rinchen / Rine / Rini / Riri / Trina

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Famous people

• Ai Carina Uemura (American singer)
• Anna Carina Eichhorn (biochemist from Germany)
• Anna-Carina Woitschack (singer from Germany)
• Carina (constellation) (Keel of the ship)
• Carina Afable (actress from the Philippines)
• Carina Axelsson (model from America)
• Carina Bär (German rower)
• Carina Barcos (Argentinian biathlete)
• Carina Beduschi (Brazilian model)
• Carina Dahl (singer from Norway)
• Carina E. Nilsson (American musician)
• Carina Enoch (football player from Germany)
• Carina Kühne (actress from Germany)
• Carina Lau (actress)
• Carina Lidbom (Swedish actress)
• Carina Lilge-Leutner (long-distance runner from Austria)
• Carina Mair (skeleton pilot)
• Carina Nopp (actress from Austria)
• Carina Round (British rock musician)
• Carina Schwab (German luge athlete)