Karina is a S-type asteroid, which means it is composed primarily of silicate rocks and nickel-iron. Its diameter is estimated to be around 94 kilometers, making it a moderately sized asteroid. The asteroid's surface is likely to be a mixture of old and young terrains, with possible evidence of past geological activity.

The name Karina was chosen by Ohlf, the discoverer, after a character in Rostand's poem. While the poem itself is not particularly well-known today, the asteroid's name has been preserved and is now part of the official catalog of minor planets.

Karina, designated as 107 Karina, is a main-belt asteroid discovered on March 11, 1868, by German astronomer H.F. Ohlf. The asteroid was named after Karina, a character in a poem by French author Edmond Rostand.