Karim Name Meaning
The name Karim comes from Arabic roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Karim below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Karim Name Meaning
Arabic, PersianMeans "generous, noble" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition الكريم (al-Karim) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
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