كريمة

Kareemah

girlArabic

Kareemah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Generous, noble woman”.

MeaningGenerous, noble woman
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingكريمة
Pronunciationka-REE-mah
Arabic rootك ر م (k-r-m) — to be generous, noble
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Kareemah

Kareemah is Karīma written with a final h for the Arabic tā' marbūṭa. It carries the same sense of generosity and dignity. This spelling is often chosen by Muslim families in Nigeria, the United States and the United Kingdom.

Is Kareemah a Muslim name?

Yes. Kareemah is a Muslim name, a spelling of the Arabic Karima.

Is Kareemah in the Quran?

The word appears in 'and speak to them a noble word' (Quran 17:23).

Where is the name Kareemah used?

Popular among Muslims in Nigeria and the English-speaking diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Kareemah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kareemah mean?

Kareemah means 'Generous, noble woman'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Kareemah a Muslim name?

Yes. Kareemah is a Muslim name, a spelling of the Arabic Karima.

How do you write Kareemah in Arabic?

Kareemah is written كريمة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Kareemah?

Kareemah is pronounced ka-REE-mah.

Is Kareemah mentioned in the Quran?

The word appears in 'and speak to them a noble word' (Quran 17:23).

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