Karim

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Meaning

Generous, noble

Origin

Quranic

Global Spellings

Arabic كريم
Urdu کریم
Persian کریم
Turkish Kerim
Bengali করিম
Pashto کريم
The name Karim is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Generous, noble', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Karim, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Karim comes from the Arabic root k-r-m, meaning “to be generous” or “noble.” Al-Karim (The Generous) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, and the Quran itself is described as “Al-Quran Al-Karim,” the Noble Quran.