Kareem Name Meaning
The name Kareem comes from Arabic roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Kareem below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Kareem Name Meaning
ArabicVariant transcription of KARIM. A famous bearer of this name is basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1947-).
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What does the name Kareem mean?
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Is Kareem a boy or girl name?
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