Kareem Meaning in English

Kareem (كَرِيم) is an Islamic boy name. In English, its meaning is "Generous, noble, magnanimous". Discover its Arabic origin, pronunciation and full translations in 15 languages.

Kareem name meaning in English

Written كَرِيم in Arabic, the name Kareem is understood in English as "Generous, noble, magnanimous". English uses a different script from Arabic, so the name is transliterated by sound.

Across the English-speaking Muslim community, Kareem is chosen as a boy's name for exactly this meaning — "Generous, noble, magnanimous" in English.

NameKareem
Arabicكَرِيم
Meaning in EnglishGenerous, noble, magnanimous
Meaning in EnglishGenerous, noble, magnanimous
GenderMuslim boy name

Kareem in other Muslim languages

The same name is used by Muslim families worldwide. Here is how the meaning of Kareem is expressed in other major languages.

Arabicالكريم، الجواد، النبيل
Urduسخی، مہربان، شریف
Pashtoسخي، نجیب، مهربانه
Dariبخشنده، نجیب
Farsiبخشنده، بزرگوار
Hindiउदार, दानशील
Bengaliদানশীল, মহান
Teluguఉదారుడు, దాత
Tamilதாராள மனப்பான்மையுள்ளவர்
Punjabiਦਾਨੀ, ਉਦਾਰ
Sindhiسخي، ڪريم
Balochiبخشندگ، نجیب
TurkishCömert, asil
MalayPemurah, mulia

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of Kareem in English?

In English, Kareem (كَرِيم) means "Generous, noble, magnanimous".

Is Kareem an Islamic name?

Yes — Kareem is an authentic Islamic boy name of Arabic origin meaning "Generous, noble, magnanimous".