Keriyma

A Quranic Name for Girls

Meaning: Kind, Compassionate and Tenderhearted | Noble, Admirable and Praiseworthy

Keriyma is variant of Kareema and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Keriyma or Kareema, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Kareema.

Full Meaning of Keriyma

Keriyma is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means “generous”, “honorable”, “kindhearted”, “noble”, “excellent”. Keriyma is derived from the K-R-M root which is used in many places in the Quran.

And those who believed, and emigrated and strove hard in the Cause of Allah, as well as those who gave (them) asylum and aid; – these are the believers in truth, for them is forgiveness and a generous provision. (Quran 8:74)