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Makrem

Quick answerMakrem is an Arabic name derived from the root k-r-m, which relates to generosity, nobility, and honor, meaning "generous" or "noble one." The name is primarily used in Arab and Muslim communities across the Middle East and North Africa, with historical usage among Islamic societies valuing the virtue of generosity.

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,952
TrendVintage
Peak year1978
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArab
ReligionIslam
Numerology7 Chaldean 9
Global rank#1,952

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Makrem

Makrem is an Arabic name derived from the root k-r-m, which relates to generosity, nobility, and honor, meaning "generous" or "noble one." The name is primarily used in Arab and Muslim communities across the Middle East and North Africa, with historical usage among Islamic societies valuing the virtue of generosity.

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Etymology

Makrem is an Arabic name derived from the root k-r-m, which relates to generosity, nobility, and honor, meaning "generous" or "noble one." The name is primarily used in Arab and Muslim communities across the Middle East and North Africa, with historical usage among Islamic societies valuing the virtue of generosity.

Makrem currently ranks #1,952 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.

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