عبد الكريم

Abdul-Karim

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Abdul-Karim is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Most Generous”.

MeaningServant of the Most Generous
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد الكريم
Pronunciationahb-dool-kah-REEM
Arabic rootك ر م (k-r-m) — to be generous, noble
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Karim

Abdul-Karim means 'servant of al-Karīm', the Generous and Noble One, one of the names of God. Like all ʿAbd- names it expresses devotion by joining 'servant' to a divine attribute. It is used across the Muslim world; in Ghana and Nigeria it is often written Abdul-Karim or Abdulkarim.

Is Abdul-Karim a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Karim is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the Most Generous', built on a name of God.

Is Abdul-Karim in the Quran?

Al-Karīm appears in 'O mankind, what has deceived you concerning your Lord, the Generous?' (Quran 82:6).

Where is the name Abdul-Karim used?

Used across the Muslim world, including Ghana, Nigeria, the Arab world and South Asia.

Gifts with the name Abdul-Karim

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Karim

AbdulkarimAbdelkrimAbdoul KarimAbdul Kareem

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Karim mean?

Abdul-Karim means 'Servant of the Most Generous'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdul-Karim a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Karim is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the Most Generous', built on a name of God.

How do you write Abdul-Karim in Arabic?

Abdul-Karim is written عبد الكريم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdul-Karim?

Abdul-Karim is pronounced ahb-dool-kah-REEM.

Is Abdul-Karim mentioned in the Quran?

Al-Karīm appears in 'O mankind, what has deceived you concerning your Lord, the Generous?' (Quran 82:6).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.