Generosity, kindness, or nobility
Derived from the Arabic root 'karama', Kerem signifies a person of noble character who is generous and kind. It is a deeply respected name in Turkish culture, often associated with the legendary tragic hero from the folk tale 'Kerem and Asli'.
Less common today
Kerem isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,036 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Turkish actor known for 'Sen Çal Kapımı'
German-Turkish professional footballer
Turkish international footballer
The protagonist of the classic 16th-century folk tale 'Kerem and Asli' · Kerem and Asli
