Kareem
Kareem is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Generous, noble”.
| Meaning | Generous, noble |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | كريم |
| Pronunciation | ka-REEM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Kareem
Kareem is the popular English way of writing Karīm, a word for a person who is generous, noble and worthy of honour, from the root k-r-m. Because al-Karīm, the Most Generous, is a name of God, families also use the compound ʿAbd al-Karīm. In the English-speaking world, the basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did much to make this spelling familiar. It is a warm, dignified name.
Is Kareem a Muslim name?
Its root gives one of God's names, as in 'O mankind, what has deceived you concerning your Lord, the Generous?' (Quran 82:6).
How popular is Kareem?
It is used throughout the Muslim world and among English-speaking Muslims.
Gifts with the name Kareem
- Kareem name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Kareem baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Kareem
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kareem mean?
Kareem means 'Generous, noble'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Kareem a Muslim name?
Its root gives one of God's names, as in 'O mankind, what has deceived you concerning your Lord, the Generous?' (Quran 82:6).
How do you pronounce Kareem?
Kareem is pronounced ka-REEM.
Is Kareem a boy or girl name?
Kareem is usually a boy name.