Karim
kah-REEM
Boy · Arabic
Meaning: Generous, noble, of the kind one
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Kerem
Boy · Arabic · Medium name
- Meaning
- Generous, noble, of the kind one
- Pronunciation
- keh-REM
- Origin
- Arabic
- Popularity
- Common in Turkey (2023)
From Arabic and Turkish 'kerem' meaning generosity or nobility.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicInternationalSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Arabic, Turkish
Commonly used in: Turkey, Azerbaijan, Germany
Alternate spellings
KeremTurkish
Same spelling.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Kerem
Fictional
Hero of the Turkish romance 'Kerem and Aslı', a folk legend.
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, Turkish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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