Karima
Karima is a Muslim girl name meaning “Generous, kind, noble”.
| Meaning | Generous, kind, noble |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | كريمة |
| Pronunciation | ka-REE-mah |
| Arabic root | ك ر م (k-r-m) — to be generous, noble |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Karima
Karīma is the feminine of Karīm. A well-known bearer was Karīma al-Marwaziyya, an eleventh-century woman scholar in Makkah whose transmission of Sahih al-Bukhari was highly valued. The name is especially popular in Morocco, Algeria and Egypt.
Is Karima a Muslim name?
Yes. Karima is a Muslim name of Arabic origin and was borne by the hadith scholar Karima al-Marwaziyya.
Is Karima in the Quran?
The word appears in 'and speak to them a noble word' (Quran 17:23).
Where is the name Karima used?
Common in North Africa, Egypt and the Levant.
Gifts with the name Karima
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Spellings and variants of Karima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karima mean?
Karima means 'Generous, kind, noble'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Karima a Muslim name?
Yes. Karima is a Muslim name of Arabic origin and was borne by the hadith scholar Karima al-Marwaziyya.
How do you write Karima in Arabic?
Karima is written كريمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Karima?
Karima is pronounced ka-REE-mah.
Is Karima mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'and speak to them a noble word' (Quran 17:23).