Abdul-Karim
Abdul-Karim is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Most Generous”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Most Generous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الكريم |
| Pronunciation | ahb-dool-kah-REEM |
| Arabic root | ك 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.
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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).