Muslim boy name
Karim: name meaning
كريم
“Generous, noble”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
Also spelled Kareem.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Karim mean?
Karim (كريم) means "Generous, noble". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Karim a Muslim name?
Yes. Karim is used by Muslims around the world. Also spelled Kareem.
Is Karim mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. Also spelled Kareem.