Makram
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Makram
Makram is an Arabic name derived from the root k-r-m, which means "generosity" or "nobility," with the prefix ma- indicating "one who possesses" these qualities.
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Etymology
Makram is an Arabic name derived from the root k-r-m, which means "generosity" or "nobility," with the prefix ma- indicating "one who possesses" these qualities. The name is predominantly used in Arab Muslim communities and has historical significance in Islamic cultures, including notable bearers in Egyptian and Levantine history.
Makram currently ranks #5,781 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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