Krimo
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Krimo
Krimo is a diminutive or informal form of Karim, derived from the Arabic root meaning "generous" or "noble." The name stems from the Arabic word "karam," which denotes generosity and honor.
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Etymology
Krimo is a diminutive or informal form of Karim, derived from the Arabic root meaning "generous" or "noble." The name stems from the Arabic word "karam," which denotes generosity and honor.
The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and North African Muslim communities, particularly in Algeria and other Maghrebi regions, where it functions as a casual variant of the more formal Karim. While not widely documented in classical Islamic history, it reflects the Islamic tradition of naming children after virtues.
Krimo currently ranks #2,434 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.
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