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Origin: Celtic

Meaning: beloved; dear; friend

Amplifying baby as a welcome bringer of harmony, Carine is a Latin feminine name that means "beloved." At its heart is the Latin cara, meaning "dear," whose promise of companionship has inspired similar iterations across Greek and Celtic spheres. Its Irish root is perhaps the most recognizable, with chara meaning "friend" in the native tongue.