What is the origin of the name Karima?

Karima is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Karima?

Karima is currently ranked #9857 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Karima?

Karima is pronounced kah-REE-mah.

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GirlArabic

Karima

kah-REE-mah

Popularity

#9857

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,460

Peak Year

#63 in 1979

First Recorded

1967

Style

Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Means "generous" or "noble" in Arabic.

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Kari Rima

Spelling Variations

Kareema Karimah

Similar Names

Fatima Amira Samira Zahra

Personality Traits

GenerousKindNobleStrong

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