Karima

Karima is the feminine form of the Arabic and Muslim first name Karim, meaning 'the Generous', derived from the Arabic word karuma for 'noble, generous'. The girl's name Karima is widespread throughout the Arab and Muslim world, but particularly common in North African countries like Algeria and Morocco.

What does the name Karima mean?

Karima is the feminine form of the Arabic and Muslim first name Karim, meaning 'the Generous', derived from the Arabic word karuma for 'noble, generous'. The girl's name Karima is widespread throughout the Arab and Muslim world, but particularly common in North African countries like Algeria and Morocco. Variants of Karima include Carima, Kerime, and Qerime.

Where does the name Karima come from?

Etymology Karima is a female first name of Arabic origin meaning 'the Generous'. Arabic

How do you pronounce Karima?

Sound & pronunciation of Karima: The name Karima is three syllables and softly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Ka-ri-ma' [kaˈʁiːma], beginning with an open A sound that conveys openness. The stressed middle syllable brings brightness to the sound with the long 'i'. The open '-ma' at the end provides a warm, rounded finish. Karima thus sounds melodic and harmonious - soft in progression, clearly structured in overall sound.

Popularity

Karima is a rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2009 at 1,234th. Over the last ten years, Karima has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it 3,034th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,583rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Ari / Kachva / Kari / Karia / Karimi / Karma / Karo / Karom / Karoma / Karuma / Kima / Mima / Rima

Similar first names

Famous people

• Karima Adebibe (English actress)
• Karima Ammar (Italian singer)
• Karima Benameur (French footballer)
• Karima Francis (British singer)
• Karima Kibble (American musician)
• Karima Mathilda (French actress)