Abdul-Karim

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Meaning

Slave of the Generous

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic عبد الكريم
Urdu عبدالکریم
Persian عبدالکریم
Bengali আব্দুল করিম
Indonesian Abdul Karim
Pashto عبدالکریم

Alternate Spellings

The name Abdul-Karim is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Slave of the Generous', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Abdul-Karim has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Abdul-Karim is a compound of “abd” (servant) and “Al-Karim” (The Generous), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, from the root k-r-m, meaning “to be generous or noble.”