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Karam
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Pronounced kah-RAM /kΙΛrΙΛm/Low
Meaning: Generosity, nobility, magnanimityLow
In 30 seconds: Karam is a beautiful Arabic name meaning generosity or nobility β 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 (2024)#1370 β Rising
2024 U.S. births137 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β 1,526
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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.