عبد الكريم

Abdulkarim

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Abdulkarim is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Most Generous”.

MeaningServant of the Most Generous
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد الكريم
Pronunciationab-dool-kah-REEM
Arabic rootك ر م (k-r-m) — generosity, nobility
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdulkarim

Abdulkarim is ʿAbd al-Karīm, 'servant of the Most Generous', al-Karīm being a name of God meaning the Noble and Generous. Bearers include the Moroccan Rif leader ʿAbd al-Karīm al-Khaṭṭābī and the Iraqi prime minister ʿAbd al-Karīm Qāsim. It is popular across Africa and Asia.

Is Abdulkarim a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdulkarim is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Karim, a name of God.

Is Abdulkarim in the Quran?

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

Where is the name Abdulkarim used?

Used throughout the Muslim world.

Gifts with the name Abdulkarim

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Spellings and variants of Abdulkarim

Abdul KarimAbdelkarimAbdulkareemAbdoulkarim

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdulkarim mean?

Abdulkarim means 'Servant of the Most Generous'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdulkarim a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdulkarim is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Karim, a name of God.

How do you write Abdulkarim in Arabic?

Abdulkarim is written عبد الكريم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdulkarim?

Abdulkarim is pronounced ab-dool-kah-REEM.

Is Abdulkarim mentioned in the Quran?

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

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