Surname · Arabic origin
Karim
Meaning
The surname Karim means Generous, noble.
Origin
Arabic
Type
descriptive
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Karim
Karim (Karīm) means “generous” or “noble”; al-Karim is a name of God.
What kind of surname is Karim?
Karim is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Arabic naming tradition — you can read how Arabic surnames were formed on our Arabic last names page.
Variants & spellings of Karim
You may also see this surname written as:
- Kareem
Other Arabic surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Karim mean?
The surname Karim means Generous, noble. Karim (Karīm) means “generous” or “noble”; al-Karim is a name of God.
Where does the surname Karim come from?
Karim is a surname of Arabic origin.
What kind of surname is Karim?
Karim is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other spellings of Karim?
Variant spellings of Karim include Kareem.
What are other Arabic surnames?
Other Arabic surnames include Amin, Aziz, Baghdadi, Haddad, Hakim, Halabi.