Carlina

Meaning of Carlina

Carlina, with its soothing cadence—kar-LEE-nah in Italy and kar-LEE-nuh across English-speaking circles—brings to mind sunlit piazzas and the gentle melody of Italian speech. A graceful offshoot of Carolina (itself the feminine of Charles, meaning “free woman”), she dances across the tongue like a breezy waltz through olive groves at dusk. Though still rare in America—just six newborn Carlinas in 2024—that quiet rarity only adds to her charm (plus, she’ll never be one of half a dozen at show-and-tell). Parents drawn to Carlina imagine a child who blends strength and elegance, whose laughter bubbles like a mountain spring. It’s a name poised to grow, offering a bright, timeless promise as luminous as the first light of day.

Pronunciation

Italian

  • Pronunced as kar-LEE-nah (/karˌliːna/)

English

  • Pronunced as kar-LEE-nuh (/kɑrˌlinə/)

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Notable People Named Carlina

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