| Meaning | free woman, strong |
| Origin | German, Italian, Scandinavian |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | Kar-o-li-na |
Karolina, a name with deep historical roots, is a beautiful choice for parents seeking a name that embodies strength and independence. Derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "strong," Karolina carries a profound sense of empowerment. With variants such as Carolina, Karoline, and Karolína, the name has found its way into various cultures, each embracing its enduring charm.
The name Karolina has graced the world of fashion, sports, and entertainment, with renowned figures like supermodel Karolina Kurkova and tennis player Karolina Pliskova. Fictional characters such as Karolina Dean from Marvel Comics' "Runaways" have further contributed to its popularity.
If you choose Karolina for your baby girl, you bestow upon her a name with a timeless and universal appeal. Its flexibility allows for affectionate nicknames like Lina or Kari, ensuring it will grow with her throughout her journey of strength and self-discovery. A name with such an empowering meaning will undoubtedly inspire and encourage your little Karolina to conquer any challenge that comes her way.
| Karo |
| Lina |
| Kara |
| Olina |
| Karolina Kurkova | Czech supermodel |
| Karolina Pliskova | Czech professional tennis player |
| Karolina Dean | American comic book character - Marvel Comics |
| Karolina Glusiec | Polish actress |
| Karolina Wydra | Polish-American actress |
| Karolina Stroumbis | Greek fashion designer |
| Karolina Gruszka | Polish actress |
| Karolina Sevastyanova | Russian rhythmic gymnast |
| Karolina Sprem | Croatian former professional tennis player |
| Karolina Gočeva | Macedonian singer |
| Karolina Pelendritou | Cypriot actress |
| Karolina Ristova-Asterman | Macedonian artist |
| Karolina Lodyga | German actress |
| Karolina Winkowska | Polish kitesurfer |
| Karolina Lučev | Croatian singer |
| Karolina Andersdotter | Swedish politician and member of the European Parliament |
| Karolina Beyer | German field hockey player |
| Karolina Mirga | Polish-Romani poet and writer |
| Karolina Szabó | Hungarian rhythmic gymnast |
| Karolina Lijnen | Belgian fashion designer |
| Karolina Dean | Character in the comic book series "Runaways" - Marvel Comics |
| Karolina Žaulytė | Character in the Lithuanian novel "Karolina" by Antanas Škėma |
| Karolina Szymczak | Character in the Polish film "In the Name of Love" |
| Karolina Czaja | Character in the Polish TV series "Na Wspólnej" |
| Karolina Ribeiro | Character in the Brazilian telenovela "Sol Nascente" |