Carina Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carina Name at a Glance

Name	Carina
Meaning	Variant of Cara: Dear, beloved. From the feminine form of the Italian 'cara' or the Latin 'carus'.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Carina Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carina means “Variant of Cara: Dear, beloved. From the feminine form of the Italian 'cara' or the Latin 'carus”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Carina Name Origin

Our database records Carina under Italian origin. Browse more Italian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Carina a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Carina is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Carina

When considering Carina for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.