Kareena

Italian

"dear little one"

Kareena Origin and Meaning

The name Kareena is a girl's name.

Kareena is a beautiful feminine name with multiple cultural associations. It has roots in Indian naming traditions, where it's a variant of Karina or Carina, meaning 'beloved' or 'dear one.' The name gained significant popularity in South Asia following the rise of Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor. With its melodious sound and flowing rhythm, Kareena has cross-cultural appeal, making it recognizable in both Eastern and Western contexts. The double 'e' spelling gives it a distinctive appearance compared to similar names like Karina or Karen. While maintaining its Indian cultural connections, Kareena has gradually gained international recognition as global naming trends become more diverse and inclusive.

Famous People Named Kareena

• Kareena Kapoor Khan Indian Bollywood actress, daughter of Bollywood actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita,Sister of Indian Actress Karisma Kapoor and Spouse of Bollywood Actor Saif Ali Khan

The name Kareena in Pop Culture

• Kareena Ferreira character on British soap "EastEnders"
• Kareena Jones character on TV sketch show "All That"
• "Kareena Kareena " Indian TV comedy series