Anna-Karina

Anna-Karina represents a double name composed of the individual names Anna and Karina. The meaning of the name can be interpreted as 'the graceful pure one' or 'the lovely pure one'.

What does the name Anna-Karina mean?

The name Anna-Karina is composed of the first names Anna and Karina. This combination stands for 'the graceful pure one' or 'the lovely pure one'. The name Anna has its roots in Hebrew and is considered a short form of Hannah. Translated into English, it means 'the charming one', 'the graceful one', and 'the favored one'. The second part, Karina, is a derivative of Karin and traces back to the Greek name Katharina, which means 'the pure one'. There are also related variants such as Ann-Kathrin, Ann-Katrin, Anne-Kathrin, Anne-Kathrine, and Anne-Katrin.

Where does the name Anna-Karina come from?

The etymology of Anna-Karina can be found in ancient Greek and ancient Hebrew traditions, with the name meaning 'the graceful pure one'. The Hebrew origin of Anna derives from channâh, which means 'grace', 'graciousness', 'gracefulness', or 'charm'. The name Karina comes from ancient Greek, where katharós (καθαρός) means 'pure', 'clean', or 'unstained'. Furthermore, there are ancient Greek terms such as hekáteros (ἑκάτερος), meaning 'each of the two', and hekás (ἑκάς), meaning 'far away'. The languages from which this name originates are German.

How do you pronounce Anna-Karina?

The sound structure of Anna-Karina is five syllables and is characterized by a balanced rhythm. In German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-na Ka-ri-na' [ˈana kaˈʁiːna], with the third syllable emphasized with a long 'i'. This bright sound gives the name a certain lightness. The open 'a' vowels frame the sound and provide a gentle embedding. Overall, Anna-Karina sounds melodic and friendly, flowing, clearly structured, and harmonious.

When is the name day of Anna-Karina?

The name days for Anna-Karina are celebrated on February 9, July 26, October 5, November 25, and November 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Anna-Karina is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2006, reaching 906th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th.

Famous people

• Anna Karina (Danish actress)