Girl name
Karina name meaning
“pure, in the traditional interpretation”
Karina traditionally means “pure.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it belongs to a European name family associated with Karin and Katarina. The traditional meaning comes from a historical connection with Greek katharos, meaning “pure.” Karin provides a closely related, shorter form.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #1,894
What does Karina mean?
Pure, in the traditional interpretation
In Turkish: geleneksel yorumla saf, arı
Karina has more than one possible naming history, with the Karin and Katarina connection being one established interpretation. Its resemblance to Turkish karina, a nautical term, does not establish a shared origin. Other explanations associated with the spelling Carina require separate consideration.
The ending “-na” is a common final sound in names such as Lina, Mina and Alina, not a suffix with one shared meaning. Each name has to be considered individually. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin of the name Karina
Karina is a feminine name associated in several European languages with Karin or Katarina. Katarina's origin is uncertain; the traditional meaning 'pure' comes from a later association with Greek katharos.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Karina in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | K · Ka |
How to pronounce Karina
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kaɾina/ |
Is Karina a girl’s name?
Yes, Karina is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Karina does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Karina
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Azra♀Virgin
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Betül♀Virgin
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
- Azranur♀Name combining untouched purity and light
- Zelal♀Clear, limpid, transparent
- Müberra♀Blameless, cleared of fault, pure
- Akça♀Whitish, rather white
- Safiye♀Pure, clear
Famous people named Karina
- Karina Selin Gükrer · b. 2003
FAQ about the name Karina
What is the meaning of Karina?
Karina means “pure, in the traditional interpretation”. Karina is a feminine name associated in several European languages with Karin or Katarina. Katarina's origin is uncertain; the traditional meaning 'pure' comes from a later association with Greek katharos.
Is Karina a girl’s name?
Yes, Karina is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Karina in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Karina nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Karina?
Karina is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Karina have?
Karina has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Karina?
Karina does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Karina?
Notable people named Karina include Karina Selin Gükrer.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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