Carim
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Carim
Carim is a variant of the Arabic name Karim, meaning "generous" or "noble," derived from the Semitic root K-R-M.
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Etymology
Carim is a variant of the Arabic name Karim, meaning "generous" or "noble," derived from the Semitic root K-R-M. It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, as Al-Karim is one of the 99 names of Allah in the Quran, and it also appears in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities as a given name.
Carim currently ranks #9,920 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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