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Karine

Name Origin

Karine is a feminine given name of French origin. It is a diminutive of the name Catherine, meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.

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Famous People

Karine Jean-Pierre (1977-)

White House Press Secretary

  • First Black woman and first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as White House Press Secretary

Karine Ruby (1978-)

French Olympic sailor

  • Won a bronze medal in the Yngling class at the 2004 Athens Olympics

Karine Polwart (1973-)

Scottish folk singer-songwriter

  • Multiple Scottish Folk Awards winner
  • Known for her politically and socially conscious lyrics

Similar Names

CarineKarinaKarynKatherine

Sibling Names

Camille

Both names are of French origin and share a similar elegant and classic style.

Elise

Similar in length and sound to Karine, Elise also has a graceful and timeless feel.

Laurent

A traditional French name for a brother, Laurent complements Karine with its strong yet sophisticated sound.