Kareen

Kareen Origin and Meaning

The name Kareen is a boy's name.

Kareen as a masculine name has multiple cultural origins. While more commonly recognized as a feminine name (variant of Karen or Karin), masculine Kareen has usage in Arabic cultures where it means 'generous' or 'noble'. It's also found as a masculine name in certain African communities. The name gained some recognition through basketball player Kareen Abdul-Jabbar, though he more commonly used Kareem (with a single 'e'). The double 'e' spelling creates a distinctive variant while maintaining the melodious sound. Kareen features a strong yet gentle quality, balancing masculinity with a smooth pronunciation. The name remains uncommon for boys in Western countries, offering parents seeking cross-cultural or distinctive names an option with authentic usage but limited popularity.

Kareen Rank in US Top 1000

# 982 in the US

Famous People Named Kareen

• Kareen Antonn French female singer
• Kareen Zebroff Canadian actress and TV host
• Kareen Wynter Jamaican,American female TV journalist
• Kareen Elizabeth Marwick Scottish female rower
• Kareen O'Hara stage name of Stefania Careddu, Italian actress

The name Kareen in Pop Culture

• Kareen Vorbarra female character in the Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold
• Kareen female character in "Johnny Got His Gun" by Dalton Trumbo
• Kareen Brianon female character on an episode of TV's "Star Trek: TNG"
• Kareen a Greek version of Karen