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Karam
♂ Boy
Pronounced kah-RAM /kəˈrɑːm/Low
Meaning: Generosity, nobility, magnanimityLow
In 30 seconds: Karam is a beautiful Arabic name meaning generosity or nobility — one of the most prized virtues in Arabic culture. Used across the Arab world, it expresses the highest aspiration of giving freely and nobly.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningGenerosity, nobility, magnanimity
U.S. rank (2025)#1613 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births105 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,631
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Karam derives from Arabic karama meaning to be generous, noble, or magnanimous. It has been used across the Arab world as a given name.
Karam is popular in Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and across Arabic-speaking countries.
Did you know? In Arabic and Islamic tradition, karam (generosity) is ranked among the noblest of virtues. The Bedouin culture of hospitality was the original expression of this deeply valued quality.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
KareemKarem
Nicknames
Kar
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Frequently Asked
What does Karam mean?
Generosity, nobility, magnanimity
How do you pronounce Karam?
Karam is pronounced kah-RAM.
What is the origin of Karam?
Karam comes from Arabic.
What names are similar to Karam?
Similar names include kareem, hakeem, tarik.