Karim
Karim 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, Maghreb, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Karim
Karim means generous, noble and honoured, from the root k-r-m. Al-Karīm is counted among the ninety-nine names of God. As a result, Karim is one of the Arabic boys' names you will meet most often, either alone or in the compound ʿAbd al-Karīm. Turkish speakers say Kerim, and French-speaking North Africa usually writes it Karim. It is short, strong and easy to pronounce in many languages.
Is Karim a Muslim name?
Its sense of generosity mirrors al-Karim, one of God's names: 'O mankind, what has deceived you concerning your Lord, the Generous?' (Quran 82:6).
How popular is Karim?
It is common in the Arab world, North Africa, South Asia and among Muslims everywhere.
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Spellings and variants of Karim
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karim mean?
Karim means 'Generous, noble'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Karim a Muslim name?
Its sense of generosity mirrors al-Karim, one of God's names: 'O mankind, what has deceived you concerning your Lord, the Generous?' (Quran 82:6).
How do you pronounce Karim?
Karim is pronounced ka-REEM.
Is Karim a boy or girl name?
Karim is usually a boy name.