Pure or dear
Kareena is a name with multiple etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of the Scandinavian name Karen, derived from the Greek Aikaterine, meaning pure. In an Indian context, it is associated with the Hindi word for dear or flower.
Less common today
Kareena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,344 in 2002.
Highly influential Bollywood actress
Character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda' · The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
