Karima
Karima is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Generous, kind, noble”.
| Meaning | Generous, kind, noble |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | كريمة |
| Pronunciation | ka-REE-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Karima
Karima, the feminine of Karīm, describes a woman who is generous, kind and noble, from the root k-r-m. One of its most distinguished bearers was Karīma al-Marwaziyya, a woman scholar in eleventh-century Makkah. Students prized her transmission of Sahih al-Bukhari very highly. Today the name is especially loved in Morocco, Algeria and Egypt, and it remains a classic across the Levant as well.
Is Karima a Muslim name?
A celebrated hadith scholar carried this name, and the word is Quranic: 'and speak to them a noble word' (Quran 17:23).
How popular is Karima?
It is a common name in North Africa, Egypt and the Levant.
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Spellings and variants of Karima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karima mean?
Karima means 'Generous, kind, noble'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Karima a Muslim name?
A celebrated hadith scholar carried this name, and the word is Quranic: 'and speak to them a noble word' (Quran 17:23).
How do you pronounce Karima?
Karima is pronounced ka-REE-mah.
Is Karima a boy or girl name?
Karima is usually a girl name.