The nameKerim
Kerim is a boy's name, the Turkish form of Karim.
- Boy's name
- Turkish and Bosnian
Meaning
From the Arabic karim, "generous, noble".
Origin
Turkish and Bosnian, of Arabic origin.
History
First given in France in the late 1960s, Kerim peaked in the early 2010s and is still given today, less often.
Popularity of the name Kerim
Kerim in France
Kerim was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 365 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Kerim. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Kerim in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
Kerim in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kerim mean?
From the Arabic karim, "generous, noble".
What is the origin of the name Kerim?
Turkish and Bosnian, of Arabic origin.
Is Kerim a girl's or a boy's name?
Kerim is a boy's name.