Karina
Karina is a female given name in French.
Karina is used as a proper noun to refer to a female person.
Did you know?
- French naming laws once strictly limited parents to a list of approved names, though the rise of names like Karina coincided with the liberalization of these rules.
- Although it looks like a modern name, its French ancestor Karine is often associated with the Greek word for 'pure' or 'grace'.
- Though it is a name, the word carène sounds similar and refers to the hull of a ship in French maritime terminology.
Examples in context
- Je connais une fille qui s'appelle Karina.I know a girl named Karina.
- Est-ce que Karina vient à la fête ?Is Karina coming to the party?
- Karina est très sympathique avec tout le monde.Karina is very friendly with everyone.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are discussing a mutual friend at a cafe.
- ChloéTu as vu Karina aujourd'hui ?Did you see Karina today?
- GabrielNon, je n'ai pas croisé Karina.No, I didn't run into Karina.
- ChloéElle devait m'appeler ce matin.She was supposed to call me this morning.
- GabrielElle est peut-être un peu occupée.Maybe she is a bit busy.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Karina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
