Girl name
Kerime name meaning
“generous, esteemed, noble woman”
Kerime means “generous, esteemed, noble woman.” It derives from Arabic karīma, the feminine form of karīm, and is used for girls in Türkiye. A concrete historical association comes from Ottoman Turkish, where kerime also served as a respectful term for someone’s daughter in formal speech and writing.
What does Kerime mean?
Generous, esteemed, noble woman
In Turkish: cömert, değerli, soylu kadın
Kerime brings together ideas of generosity and esteem and shares its root with Kerim. In older correspondence and formal address, kerimeniz respectfully referred to someone's daughter. That historical use explains a familiar Turkish sense of the word without exhausting the meaning of the name.
Origin of the name Kerime
Kerime comes from Arabic karīma, the feminine form of karīm, generous or noble. Ottoman Turkish also used the word as a respectful term for a daughter.
Double names with Kerime
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Kerime Ulviye
Meaning of each name
- Kerime: generous, esteemed, noble woman
- Ulviye: exalted, lofty; spiritually elevated
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Tülin Kerime
Meaning of each name
- Tülin: a luminous ring around the moon
- Kerime: generous, esteemed, noble woman
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Kerime Dıljin
Meaning of each name
- Kerime: generous, esteemed, noble woman
- Dıljin: Life of the heart
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Mila Kerime
Meaning of each name
- Mila: dear, beloved, lovely
- Kerime: generous, esteemed, noble woman
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Kerime Nevin
Meaning of each name
- Kerime: generous, esteemed, noble woman
- Nevin: new, fresh, newly made
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Dicle Kerime
Meaning of each name
- Dicle: the Tigris, a major river of Mesopotamia
- Kerime: generous, esteemed, noble woman
How to pronounce Kerime
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /keɾime/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كریمه |
| Arabic | كريمة |
Is Kerime a girl’s name?
Yes, Kerime is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kerime does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kerime
Names with related meanings
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Hayrunnisa♀The best of women
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Saliha♀Good, virtuous
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Hayriye♀Connected with goodness, beneficial
- Lin♀Softness, gentleness
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Armağan♂♀A gift
- Candan♂♀Heartfelt, sincere
- Rahime♀Merciful, compassionate
Famous people named Kerime
- Kerime Nadir · b. 1917
- Kerime Bademli
- Kerime Derya Beydağ
FAQ about the name Kerime
What is the meaning of Kerime?
Kerime means “generous, esteemed, noble woman”. Kerime comes from Arabic karīma, the feminine form of karīm, generous or noble. Ottoman Turkish also used the word as a respectful term for a daughter.
Is Kerime a girl’s name?
Yes, Kerime is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kerime in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kerime nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kerime?
Kerime is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kerime have?
Kerime has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kerime?
Kerime does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Kerime?
Some ideas: Kerime Ulviye; Tülin Kerime; Kerime Dıljin.
Famous people named Kerime?
Notable people named Kerime include Kerime Nadir, Kerime Bademli, Kerime Derya Beydağ.
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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