Karim
In Arabic: كريم
A Quranic name evoking generosity of spirit, nobility of character, and giving freely without reproach or reminders of favor.
اسم قرآني يوحي بسخاء النفس، وشرف الخلق، وبذل الخير من غير مَنّ.
- Boy name
- Qur'anic
- Faith
- Virtue
- Short
- Soft sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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كريم, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm كريم.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Karim mean?
- A Quranic name evoking generosity of spirit, nobility of character, and giving freely without reproach or reminders of favor.
- Is Karim a boy or a girl name?
- Karim is a boy name.
- How is Karim written in English?
- Karim in Arabic: كريم.
- Does Karim fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.