Blessed (feminine)
Name Profile
Carina
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Carina.
Primary meaning
Dear little one; beloved
Pronunciation: kah-REE-nah
Profile summary
From Italian 'cara' (beloved) with feminine suffix '-ina.' Means 'little beloved one.' Also a constellation in the southern sky. Popular in Italy, Scandinavia, and English-speaking countries. The current meaning shown for this name is Dear little one; beloved. The catalog pronunciation is listed as kah-REE-nah. It is listed alongside the related form Karena. Carina appears in unisex naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Carina is currently cataloged under Italian (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Dear little one; beloved.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Italian (latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Carina is grouped as a classic unisex name. Related form for this profile: Karena. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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