Carina 1

Gender Feminine
Usage English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Late Roman
Pronounced Pron. kə-REE-nə(English) ka-REE-na(Spanish, German)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Late Latin name derived from cara meaning "dear, beloved". This was the name of a 4th-century saint and martyr. It is also the name of a constellation in the southern sky, though in this case it means "keel" in Latin, referring to a part of Jason's ship the Argo.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesCarine, Karine(French)
Same SpellingCarina 2

Popularity

People think this name is

youthful   upper class   natural   wholesome   delicate   refined  

Name Days

Austria: November 7
Spain: November 7

Categories

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Entry updated November 16, 2019