Abdul-Kareem
Abdul-Kareem is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Most Generous”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Most Generous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد الكريم |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-ka-REEM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Kareem
Abdul-Kareem means servant of al-Karīm, the divine name for God as both generous and noble, and it ranks among the most widely used ʿAbd names. Its bearers include the Sufi author ʿAbd al-Karīm al-Jīlī and ʿAbd al-Karīm al-Khaṭṭābī, who led resistance in Morocco's Rif mountains. Qāsim, who served as prime minister of Iraq, also carried it. Many families shorten the name to Kareem, and Somalis use the form Abdikarim.
Is Abdul-Kareem a Muslim name?
Muslims everywhere use this classic name, which echoes the Quran's question 'O mankind, what has deceived you about your Lord, the Most Generous?' (Quran 82:6).
How popular is Abdul-Kareem?
It is used across the Arab world, Africa and Asia, with Abdikarim among Somalis and Abdulkareem in Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Kareem mean?
Abdul-Kareem means 'Servant of the Most Generous'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdul-Kareem a Muslim name?
Muslims everywhere use this classic name, which echoes the Quran's question 'O mankind, what has deceived you about your Lord, the Most Generous?' (Quran 82:6).
How do you pronounce Abdul-Kareem?
Abdul-Kareem is pronounced ab-dul-ka-REEM.
Is Abdul-Kareem a boy or girl name?
Abdul-Kareem is usually a boy name.