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Karime Pronunciation

Karime is pronounced kah-REE-meh /kɑˈri.mɛ/Medium

Meaning: Latina form of Karima/Karim — from Arabic karim, 'generous, noble, kind'Medium

In 30 seconds: Generous and noble: Karime is the Latina Karima — Arabic 'generous, kind'. Warm, dignified, and lovely (a name in Mexico's Lebanese diaspora).

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Origin MediumArabic, Spanish

MeaningLatina form of Karima/Karim — from Arabic karim, 'generous, noble, kind'

U.S. rank (2024)#4411 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,538

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Karime is a Latina form of Karima/Karim — from Arabic karim, 'generous, noble, kind' (al-Karim, 'the Generous', is a name of God). Warm and dignified, it's used among Latin America's Arab-descended families.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Arab families. Rare, generous at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Karim means 'generous, noble' in Arabic (one of the names of God, al-Karim) — Karime is its Latina spelling, common among Mexico's Lebanese-descended families.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Karim — root etymology

Variations

KarimaKareemaKarim

Nicknames

Kari

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Karime?

Karime is pronounced kah-REE-meh (/kɑˈri.mɛ/). Press play above to hear Karime said aloud.

How do you say Karime?

Karime is said kah-REE-meh (/kɑˈri.mɛ/). Press play above to hear Karime said aloud.

What does the name Karime mean?

Karime is the Latina Karima, from Arabic karim — 'generous, noble, kind'.

Is Karime a boy or girl name?

Karime is a girl's name.

How popular is Karime?

Karime is a rare name in the U.S.