Origin:Greek
Meaning:Clean, pure; Each of the two
Kareina is a girl’s name of Greek origin. As a popular variant of Karin and Catherine, Kareina, also spelt Kareena most commonly means “clean” and “pure,” as well as “each of the two.” With the addition of the i, it reminds one of the Yiddish word rein with the same meaning. Others will recognize the Spanish word reina, which means “queen,” as well as the Japanese reina for “wise.” With all these roots, the name Kareina certainly rules with elegance and poise, promising a pure start to a wonderful journey through life.
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