Kareena
k(a)-ree-na
US Popularity:14784
Origin:Swedish
Meaning:Pure; Each of the two; Distant, faraway
Give baby a name that may inspire them to become the next big Bollywood star. Hailing from Swedish and Greek roots, Kareena is a feminine name meaning “pure” or “each of the two.” Kareena is an alternative to Karina, which is an elongated version of Karin, a Swedish short name for Katherine. The moniker traces back to the ancient Greek term καθαρός. It may have also links to the Persian name Kareen, meaning “distant” or “faraway,” reminding baby that their potential is limitless. A famous namesake for baby is Kareena Kapoor, a Hindi film actor with over 70 credits to her name. Hopefully, one day, baby Kareena will be as celebrated and accomplished as their movie star counterpart.
How Popular Is The Name Kareena?
U.S. Births
Overall:Kareena is currently #14784 in U.S. births
Girl:Kareena is currently #8667 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#8667
in 2024
- 873
from 2023
Sources
Behind the Name, Kareena, March 2018
Behind the Name, Karina, October 2024
WordSense, Karina
WordSense, Catherine
Quranic Names, Kareen, A Non-Quranic Name for Girls
IMDb, Kareena Kapoor
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