Karine
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Karine
Karine is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Katharína, which comes from the root "katharos" meaning "pure" or "clean." The name has Scandinavian and French origins, where it became popular as a variant of Catherine, and is used primarily in French-speaking, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish cultures with historical ties to Christian veneration of Saint Catherine.
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Etymology
Karine is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Katharína, which comes from the root "katharos" meaning "pure" or "clean." The name has Scandinavian and French origins, where it became popular as a variant of Catherine, and is used primarily in French-speaking, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish cultures with historical ties to Christian veneration of Saint Catherine.
Karine currently ranks #14,039 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1966.
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