Boy name
Keramet name meaning
“a saintly wonder; honor or dignity”
Keramet means “a saintly wonder” and also conveys honor or dignity. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it entered Ottoman Turkish from Arabic karāma. Its specific literary association is the language of Sufi narratives, where keramet describes an extraordinary occurrence attributed to a saintly figure.
What does Keramet mean?
A saintly wonder; honor or dignity
In Turkish: ermişlere atfedilen olağanüstü hâl; yücelik
Keramet denotes extraordinary occurrences attributed to saints in Sufi discourse, with a distinction from miracles associated with prophets. Turkish also uses it figuratively for a surprising achievement or effect. It belongs to the same Arabic root family as Kerem, although the words have different established meanings.
The ending “-et” is not a shared meaningful suffix in names such as Mehmet, Fikret and İsmet. Each name’s origin and meaning belong to the name as a whole. More boy names ending in -et →
Origin of the name Keramet
It comes through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic karāma, associated with honor and dignity. In Sufi vocabulary, it acquired the sense of an extraordinary occurrence attributed to a saint.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Keramet
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /keɾamet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كرامت |
| Arabic | كرامة |
Is Keramet a boy’s name?
Yes, Keramet is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Keramet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Keramet
What is the meaning of Keramet?
Keramet means “a saintly wonder; honor or dignity”. It comes through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic karāma, associated with honor and dignity. In Sufi vocabulary, it acquired the sense of an extraordinary occurrence attributed to a saint.
Is Keramet a boy’s name?
Yes, Keramet is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Keramet in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Keramet nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Keramet?
Keramet is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Keramet have?
Keramet has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Keramet?
Keramet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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