Carolina
/ka.roˈli.na/
The English name Caroline is translated into Italian as Carolina.
Carolina is a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The name is pronounced /ka.roˈli.na/. It has four syllables, and the stress is on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian culture, a person named Carolina might be called Cara as a term of endearment, which also means 'dear' or 'beloved'.
- In certain historical Italian contexts, names ending in '-ina' like Carolina were often used as diminutives to signify affection or smallness. Over time, these diminutives became standard formal names in their own right.
- The name Carolina can also be associated with the 'Carolingian' era, linking the name to the historical lineage of Charlemagne in a European context.
Examples in context
- Vorrei prenotare un tavolo per due, a nome Carolina.I would like to book a table for two under the name Carolina.
- Ciao, Carolina! Come stai?Hi, Carolina! How are you?
- Hai sentito la nuova canzone di Carolina?Have you heard Carolina's new song?
- Ho incontrato Carolina ieri.I met Carolina yesterday.
- Conosco una ragazza di nome Carolina.I know a girl named Carolina.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new colleague.
- LorenzoConosci la nuova collega?Do you know the new colleague?
- GiuliaSì, si chiama Carolina.Yes, her name is Carolina.
- LorenzoÈ molto simpatica, quella Carolina.That Carolina is very nice.
- GiuliaSì, è una brava persona.Yes, she is a good person.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “caroline” translations and entries Carolina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
