Surname · Persian origin
Karimi
Meaning
The surname Karimi means Relating to Karim (generous).
Origin
Persian
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Karimi
Karimi means “relating to Karim,” “generous.”
What kind of surname is Karimi?
Karimi is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Persian naming tradition — you can read how Persian surnames were formed on our Persian last names page.
Other Persian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Karimi mean?
The surname Karimi means Relating to Karim (generous). Karimi means “relating to Karim,” “generous.”
Where does the surname Karimi come from?
Karimi is a surname of Persian origin.
What kind of surname is Karimi?
Karimi is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Persian surnames?
Other Persian surnames include Ahmadi, Ahmadzadeh, Bahrami, Hashemi, Hosseini, Isfahani.