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Sarina

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Pronounced sa-REE-na /saː.ˈri.naː/Medium

Meaning: Princess (elaboration of Sarah)Medium

In 30 seconds: Sarina is a Hebrew-rooted girl's name meaning 'princess', built as an elaboration of Sarah. It extends the classic name into a flowing three-syllable form.
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Origin MediumHebrew, English, German
MeaningPrincess (elaboration of Sarah)
U.S. rank (2024)#1795 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births112 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,506

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Sarina grows out of the Hebrew Sarah, which means 'princess', and dresses that meaning in a longer, more ornate shape. The 'Sar-' opening keeps it firmly tied to its source while the '-ina' ending gives it a graceful finish. Its listed forms range from the short Saar to Sadie, Sallie, Sally and Serena.

The soft '-ina' ending lends Sarina a melodic, romantic quality. A real bearer is Sarina Hülsenbeck (born 1962).

Did you know? The meaning attached to Sarina is 'princess', from Hebrew by way of Sara/Sarah, and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Sarina — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

SaarSadieSallieSallySerena

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Sarina Hülsenbeck (1962–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Sarina…

Sarah— The classic name Sarina elaborates, source of its 'princess' meaning.
Serena— A listed variation close to Sarina in sound.
Sadie— A listed Sarah-family form related to Sarina.
Sabrina— Shares Sarina's '-rina' ending and flowing rhythm.
Karina— Another '-ina' girl's name with a matching melodic close.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Sarina mean?

Sarina means 'princess'. It is an elaborated form of Sara/Sarah from Hebrew, sometimes also associated with Serena (Latin 'serene, calm').

How do you pronounce Sarina?

It's commonly said sa-REE-na /saː.ˈri.naː/.

Is Sarina a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Sarina is used as a girl name.

How popular is Sarina?

In 2024, Sarina ranked #1795 in the U.S. for girls, with 112 births recorded.