Karim Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Karim Name at a Glance

Name	Karim
Meaning	Generous; a friend. The Koran lists generosity as one of 99 qualities of God.
Origin	Arabic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Karim Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Karim means “Generous; a friend. The Koran lists generosity as one of 99 qualities of God”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Karim Name Origin

Our database records Karim under Arabic origin. Browse more Arabic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Karim a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Karim is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Karim

When considering Karim for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.