What is the origin of the name Karimah?

Karimah is a name of Arabic origin.

How do you pronounce Karimah?

Karimah is pronounced kah-REE-mah.

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GirlArabic

Karimah

kah-REE-mah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

588

Peak Year

#27 in 1992

First Recorded

1971

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Arabic name meaning 'generous' or 'noble'. Often associated with kindness.

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Kari Rima

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Kari Rima

Spelling Variations

Karima Kareema

Similar Names

Aisha Fatima Salma Zara

Personality Traits

GenerousKindEmpatheticCompassionate

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