Karim
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Karim
Karim means "generous" or "noble" and derives from the Arabic root k-r-m (كرم), which relates to generosity and honor.
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Etymology
Karim means "generous" or "noble" and derives from the Arabic root k-r-m (كرم), which relates to generosity and honor. The name is used primarily in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic contexts, where it also appears as one of the 99 Names of Allah (Al-Karim, "The Generous"), and has been borne by notable historical and contemporary figures across the Arab world and Muslim diaspora.
Karim currently ranks #1,084 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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