Karine

Karine is a feminine given name found in French, Norwegian, and Armenian traditions, functioning in each as a form of Katherine, which itself derives from the Greek Aikaterine, a name whose root meaning is debated but commonly associated with the Greek katharos, meaning pure. In French and Norwegian usage it developed as a regional variant alongside Karen and Katrine, which spread widely across Scandinavia and Western Europe. In Armenian the name similarly adapted the classical Katherine tradition into local phonology. Related forms include Katherine, Karen, Katarina, and Katrine.