Latin form of Bernard (brave as a bear)
Name Profile
Carolina
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Carolina.
Primary meaning
Feminine of Carolus (free woman)
Pronunciation: kah-roh-LEE-nah
Profile summary
Feminine form of Carolus (Charles). Means 'free woman.' Very popular in Latin America, Spain, Italy, and Scandinavia. Also the name of U.S. states (North and South Carolina). The current meaning shown for this name is Feminine of Carolus (free woman). The catalog pronunciation is listed as kah-roh-LEE-nah. It is listed alongside the related form Caroline. Carolina appears in unisex naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Carolina is currently cataloged under Latin (germanic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Feminine of Carolus (free woman).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Latin (germanic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Carolina is grouped as a vintage unisex name. Related form for this profile: Caroline. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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