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Arabic

Karima

كريمة

Generous; noble

Girl names

Meaning of Karima

Generous; noble

Karima is the feminine form of Karim. A meaning describes the word, not a prediction about a child’s character.

At a glance

Usage
Girl names
Origin
Arabic
First Arabic letter
ك
Arabic letters
5
Pronunciation guide
ka-REE-ma
Other spellings
Kareema

How to write and say Karima

In Arabic
كريمة
In Latin letters
Karima

This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.

Why consider the name Karima?

  • The recorded meaning is “Generous; noble.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
  • Compare كريمة in Arabic with Karima in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
  • Other recorded spellings include Kareema. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
  • Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.

Sources & further reading

Wiktionary · كريمة

Questions about Karima

What does Karima mean?

Generous; noble

How do you write Karima in Arabic and Latin letters?

The forms shown here are كريمة in Arabic and Karima in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.

Are there other spellings of Karima?

Our recorded alternatives are Kareema. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.

How is Karima pronounced?

Our approximate guide is ka-REE-ma. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.