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Karim

Karim is a boy's name of Arabic origin. It stems from the traditional Arabic name, Kareem, "generous" and "honorable." These positive traits are sure to guide and influence baby as they make their way in the world. Karim is particularly popular among the Muslim community, so it may appeal to a parent seeking a name with religious significance.
Arabic Male
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Meaning

Humble, Nobel, generous

Popularity

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Pronunciation

kuh-REEM

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Traits

  • Humble
  • Noble
  • Generous
  • Compassionate

Compatibility

Karim pairs well with a variety of sibling names due to its simplicity and elegance. It also works nicely as a middle name to balance out longer first names. For cultural or stylistic pairings, Karim fits seamlessly in both traditional and modern naming styles.

Humble Noble Generous Compassionate

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Karim Aga Khan IV

Karim Aga Khan IV

Leader

Born: December 13, 1936 · Geneva, Switzerland

Portrait of Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema

Athlete

Born: December 19, 1987 · Lyon, France

Portrait of Karim Rashid

Karim Rashid

Artist

Born: September 18, 1960 · Cairo, Egypt

Portrait of Karim Ziani

Karim Ziani

Athlete

Born: August 17, 1982 · Sèvres, France

Portrait of Karim Abdel Aziz

Karim Abdel Aziz

Actor

Born: November 17, 1975 · Cairo, Egypt

Portrait of Karim Ouellet

Karim Ouellet

Musician

Born: August 8, 1984 · Québec City, Canada

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Karim Original form
  • Kareem English variant
  • Kerim Turkish
  • كريم Arabic
  • کریم Persian
  • करीम Hindi
  • Қарим Kazakh
  • კარიმ Georgian
  • 卡里姆 Chinese

Cultural Adaptations

  • كريم Arabic
  • کریم Persian
  • करीम Hindi
  • Қарим Kazakh
  • კარიმ Georgian
  • 卡里姆 Chinese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Karim

What does Karim mean?
Humble, Nobel, generous
What is the origin of Karim?
Karim has Arabic origins.
Is Karim popular?
Karim has been viewed 96 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Karim?
Similar names include Yvete, Kira, Mia, Trevor, Tariq.
How do you pronounce Karim?
Karim is pronounced kuh-REEM.

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