The story behind Carolina
From Italian Carolina or its etymon Latin Carolīna, from Carolus (“Charles”) + -īna (feminine diminutive suffix). By surface analysis, Carol (male given name) + -ina (feminine diminutive suffix). Doublet of Caroline. The U.S. states are named for Charles I of England.
Other language forms and explanations (1)
Italian entry
From Latin Carolīna.
Pronunciation
Received-Pronunciation: /ˌkæɹəˈlaɪnə/
Regional pronunciation variants
- British, Southern, Standard: /ˌkaɹəˈlɑjnə/
- Mary–marry–merry merger: /ˌkɛɹəˈlaɪnə/
- African-American Vernacular: [kæəˈlaːnə]
- Scotland: /ˌkaɾəˈlʌɪnə/
- Wales: /ˌkaɾəˈlaɪnə/
- Australia: /ˌkæɹəˈlɑenə/
- New-Zealand: /ˌkɛɹəˈlɑenə/
- Italian: /ka.roˈli.na/
Popularity
Carolina ranked #405 in US for 2025.
Source: SSA national baby names
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