أكرم

Ekrem

boyArabic, Turkish form

Ekrem is a Muslim boy name meaning “Most generous, most noble”.

MeaningMost generous, most noble
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Turkish form
Arabic spellingأكرم
Pronunciationek-REM
Arabic rootك ر م (k-r-m) — nobility, generosity
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ekrem

Ekrem is the Turkish and Balkan form of Arabic Akram, the superlative 'most generous' or 'most noble'. It is common in Turkey, Bosnia, Albania and Kosovo. The Quran describes the noblest people as those with the most God-consciousness.

Is Ekrem a Muslim name?

Yes. Ekrem is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Akram and is a well-established Muslim name.

Is Ekrem in the Quran?

The root word appears in 'Indeed, the most noble (akramakum) of you in the sight of God is the most righteous of you' (Quran 49:13).

Where is the name Ekrem used?

Common in Turkey, Bosnia, Albania and Kosovo.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ekrem mean?

Ekrem means 'Most generous, most noble'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish form.

Is Ekrem a Muslim name?

Yes. Ekrem is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Akram and is a well-established Muslim name.

How do you write Ekrem in Arabic?

Ekrem is written أكرم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ekrem?

Ekrem is pronounced ek-REM.

Is Ekrem mentioned in the Quran?

The root word appears in 'Indeed, the most noble (akramakum) of you in the sight of God is the most righteous of you' (Quran 49:13).

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