Free man
Karlina is a feminine elaboration of Karl or Charles, ultimately derived from the Germanic word 'karal'. It carries the historical meaning of a free person who was not of noble birth but held legal rights.
Less common today
Karlina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,192 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Latvian fashion model
Indonesian philosopher and astronomer
