Kareem

Kareem Meaning & Origin

About Kareem
The surname Kareem is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "Karim," which means "generous" or "noble." It is a common given name and surname in the Muslim world, particularly among Arabic-speaking populations. The name reflects the importance of generosity and kindness in Islamic culture, and individuals with the surname Kareem are often associated with these qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kareem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kareem: 866
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,756
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kareem based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kareem is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER0 IY1 M
🌐 IPA
/kərˈim/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kareem in Braille

Here's how to represent Kareem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kareem in braille

How to sign the name Kareem using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kareem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kareem in sign language

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