Arabic
Karima
كريمةGenerous; noble
Girl namesMeaning 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.