Kaarina is a beautiful and unique Finnish female given name, derived from the ancient Finnish word "kare," meaning "pure" or "chaste." It is often associated with the ancient Finnish goddess of fertility and love, Kipu-Kaarna, who was believed to bestow blessings upon those who honored her. While Kaarina has been historically popular in Finland, it has gained international recognition in recent years due to its unique sound and cultural significance. In English-speaking countries, Kaarina may be encountered as an exotic and intriguing name choice for a girl, offering parents the opportunity to give their daughter a distinctive moniker with deep roots in Finnish folklore and mythology.
The name Kaarina has seen fluctuations over the years with peaks in 1998 and 2001 (both at 6 births), and a recent peak in 2019 (7 births). There were also notable years for the name, albeit with fewer occurrences, in 1977 and 2018 (both at 5 births). Overall, Kaarina has been chosen for 29 newborns between 1977 and 2019.