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Karam

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Meaning

Generosity

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ูƒุฑู…
Urdu ฺฉุฑู…
Persian ฺฉุฑู…
Bengali เฆ•เฆฐเฆฎ
Pashto ฺฉุฑู…

Alternate Spellings

Karam is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Generosity', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Karam is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Karam comes from the Arabic root k-r-m, the same root behind Karim, meaning "to be generous" or "noble." It is translated as "generosity."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ูƒ-ุฑ-ู… (k-r-m, 'to be generous, noble'). Karam means 'generosity, nobility.'

Islamic Significance

Generosity is measured in the Quran by what it returns: the likeness of those who spend in the way of God is a grain that grows seven ears, in every ear a hundred grains (2:261).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.