Carolina
Carolina is a Christian girl name of Germanic, via Latin origin, meaning “Free woman”.
| Meaning | Free woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Germanic, via Latin |
| Pronunciation | kah-roh-LEE-nah |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Colombia, Argentina, Sweden, Spain |
Meaning and origin of Carolina
Carolina is a feminine form of Carolus, the Latin version of Charles, from Germanic karl, 'man, free man'. It is used in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Swedish. The two US states of Carolina were named after King Charles I and Charles II of England. Carolina Herrera, the Venezuelan fashion designer, is a famous bearer. In Spain and Latin America it is often shortened to Carol or Caro.
Is Carolina a Christian name?
Carolina is not biblical, though it links to saints named Charles, such as Charles Borromeo. It is used by Christian and secular families.
How popular is Carolina?
A long-standing favourite across Latin America and southern Europe.
Gifts with the name Carolina
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Spellings and variants of Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carolina mean?
Carolina means 'Free woman'. It is of Germanic, via Latin origin.
Is Carolina a Christian name?
Carolina is not biblical, though it links to saints named Charles, such as Charles Borromeo. It is used by Christian and secular families.
How do you pronounce Carolina?
Carolina is pronounced kah-roh-LEE-nah.
Is Carolina a boy or girl name?
Carolina is usually a girl name.