kareena as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of kareena

What is the meaning of the name kareena ?

The baby name kareena is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈriːnə/ — kuh-REE-nuh.

kareena is Italian, Scandinavian in Origin.

Kareena is a modern cross-cultural variant of Karina/Carina. In Slavic and Scandinavian lines, it derives from Katarina, ultimately from Greek katharos "pure." In Romance languages, Carina develops from Italian/Spanish carina, an affectionate form of cara, from Latin carus "beloved" or "dear." The -ee- spelling reflects South Asian phonetics, and in India the name gained wide currency through film star Kareena Kapoor Khan; family lore often links the spelling to Tolstoy's Anna Karenina.

Variants include Karina, Carina, Kareen, Karine, Karena, Katrina, Katarina, and diminutives such as Karin and Rina. As Carina/Karina, the name has long usage across Europe and rose in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century; the Kareena form is chiefly 21st-century, especially in India and the diaspora. Depending on the lineage you prefer, Kareena can carry the meanings "pure" or "beloved," both conveying grace and warmth.