The first name Karine

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About the first name Karine

Meaning

The name Karine has several possible derivations; in European usage it is often related to Karin, Catherine, or Carina.

Historical origin

The name Karine spread in French during the 20th century from Nordic and international forms.

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The spread of Karine reflects 20th-century changes in taste and greater openness to international or creative forms.

Pronunciation:ka-rinkaʁ.in

Frequency of the first name Karine by baptism year

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Annual evolution of the first name KarineLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Karine in baptisms by year.10075502501965197219791986199320001965–1969 1 baptisms1970–1974 20 baptisms1975–1979 71 baptisms1980–1984 84 baptisms1985–1989 47 baptisms1990–1994 28 baptisms1995–1999 7 baptisms2000–2004 1 baptisms

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