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Karine

Girl Name day: November 25
Karine is a short form of Karina: on birth records it is written Karina (59,733 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Karina page.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: Pure (elaboration of Karin/Katherine).
Latinate elaboration of Karin, the Scandinavian contracted form of Katarina (Katherine), from Greek 'Aikaterine'.

Name day for Karine

November 25

Why this day? Karine is a short form of Karina, and shares its name day.

Karine is celebrated in France, Spain and Brazil on April 29; the United States and Argentina on November 25.

The story of the name Karine

Karine is a short form of Karina. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — pure (elaboration of Karin/Katherine), and shares its name day, November 25.

On birth records, Karine is rarely written as such: the Karines are Karinas (59,733 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Karina page.

Frequently asked questions about Karine

What does Karine mean?

Karine is a short form of Karina, which means pure (elaboration of Karin/Katherine).

When is Karine's name day?

November 25, together with Karina: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Karine a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Karina.

Karine's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Karine

Bottom 10

  1. Constance55%
  2. Connie55%
  3. Teresa57%
  4. Terri57%
  5. Theresa57%
  6. Barbara57%
  7. Martha58%
  8. Roberta58%
  9. Janet63%
  10. Ann66%

Love potential for Karine

Top 10

  1. Denise95%
  2. Penny94%
  3. Renee92%
  4. Gloria92%
  5. Brenda91%
  6. Gail91%
  7. Yvonne91%
  8. Laurie90%
  9. Colleen90%
  10. Janet89%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody55%
  2. Marilyn56%
  3. Wanda57%
  4. Bonnie59%
  5. Barbara65%
  6. Cindy65%
  7. Anne67%
  8. Ann67%
  9. Dianne68%
  10. Constance68%

Professional potential for Karine

Bottom 10

  1. Melody45%
  2. Phyllis49%
  3. Bonnie49%
  4. Carla51%
  5. Cindy52%
  6. Joy52%
  7. Janet53%
  8. Peggy54%
  9. Tammy54%
  10. Wanda55%

Crush potential for Karine

Bottom 10

  1. Constance50%
  2. Connie50%
  3. Martha51%
  4. Roberta51%
  5. Barbara53%
  6. Anne58%
  7. Ann58%
  8. Terri61%
  9. Teresa61%
  10. Theresa61%
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