Karena

Meaning of Karena

Tracing its roots to the Latin carus (“dear”) and the Greek katharos (“pure”), the name Karena shines with dual associations of affectionate devotion and pristine clarity. A melodic offshoot of Carina and Katherine, it rolls off the tongue in English as kuh-REE-nuh—soft, confident, and understated. Rather than storming the top tiers of the popularity charts, Karena has danced its way through the decades since mid-century, hovering around the 900s in rank with a dozen or so newborns proudly wearing the name each year (so chances are your little girl will be the only Karena in her class—no awkward roll calls). This gentle ebb and flow give it an enduring, almost poetic quality—as comfortably familiar as a favorite book and as refreshing as a whispered secret. For parents craving a name that marries warmth, timeless elegance, and a whisper of whimsy, Karena feels like a perfectly guided star—bright, unique, and full of promise.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as kuh-REE-nuh (/kəˈriːnə/)

• Kari
• Karla
• Karina
• Karlee
• Karen
• Karissa
• Karolina