Sarim

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How to Pronounce Sarim

Pronounced SAH-rim /ˈsɑ.rɪm/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic sarim, 'brave, bold; sharp, cutting; resolute, determined'Medium

In 30 seconds: Brave and resolute: Sarim is Arabic for 'brave, bold; sharp, determined'. Strong, crisp, and warm (said 'SAH-rim').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic sarim, 'brave, bold; sharp, cutting; resolute, determined'

U.S. rank (2024)#5600 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 344

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

Sarim comes from Arabic sarim, 'brave, bold; sharp, cutting (like a sword); resolute, decisive, determined'. A strong, crisp, decisive name across the Arab and South Asian world (said 'SAH-rim').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, brave-and-resolute at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Sarim means 'brave, bold; sharp, cutting; resolute, determined' in Arabic — a strong, decisive name across the Arab and South Asian world (said 'SAH-rim').

Overall data confidence 72%

Arabic references — sarim — etymology

Variations

SaarimSareem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sarim mean?

Sarim is Arabic for 'brave, bold; sharp, resolute, determined'.

How do you pronounce Sarim?

It's said SAH-rim /ˈsɑ.rɪm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sarim a boy or girl name?

Sarim is a boy's name.

How popular is Sarim?

Sarim is a rare name in the U.S.