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Baby Names:

Karina

Meaning: Pure

Origin: Scandinavian; Russian

Alternate spellings: Kareena, Karena, Karine

If you thought Karen was one sophisticated gem, check out Karina. A Russian and Scandinavian version of Karen with a super-popular -ina ending, this name has more feminine flair than Karen, which makes it more appealing to parents. In the U.S. top 1,000 since 1969, Karina peaked at #108 in 1996 and has been slowly dropping since. Dancing with the Stars‘ Karina Smirnoff has given the name a recent boost.