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Name Origin

Carine is a feminine given name of French origin. It is a diminutive of the name Caroline, which itself derives from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong'. Therefore, Carine can be interpreted to mean 'little free woman' or 'little strong one.'

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Famous People

Carine Roitfeld (1954-)

Fashion editor, stylist

  • Former Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Paris
  • Founder and editor-in-chief of CR Fashion Book