Akram

The first name Akram (أکرم) can be translated from Arabic as 'the very generous' or 'the most generous'. It derives from the Arabic term akram (أکرم), which means 'very generous', and has its roots in the word karam (كرم), which means 'generous'. Akram represents an intensified form of the Arabic name Karim.

What does the name Akram mean?

Akram (أکرم) is translated in Arabic as 'the very generous' or 'the most generous'. The name derives from the Arabic akram (أکرم), which means 'very generous', and has its origin in the word karam (كرم) for 'generous'. Akram is both a widespread first name and a common surname in the Arab and Persian regions. Notable personalities include the Qatari football player Akram Afif. In the Turkish language, the form Ekrem can be found.

Where does the name Akram come from?

Akram is a masculine first name with Arabic roots and means 'the very generous' or 'the most generous'.

How do you pronounce Akram?

The pronunciation of Akram is distinct and consists of two syllables. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Ak-ram' [ˈakʁam], starting with an open A sound. The consonant cluster '-kr-' gives the name a certain tension, while the final m leads to a soft conclusion. Akram conveys a powerful and dignified feeling - a name that radiates clear lines and impressive presence.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Akram enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 636th on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was achieved in 2010 at 552nd place. Over the last ten years, Akram has been chosen around 640 times as a first name, placing it 745th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 758th. Internationally, Akram has different rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

A-K-Ram / Ak / Akaruni / Aki / Akin / Akinafenwa / Akku / Karum / Kraf

Famous people

• Akram Abd Rabo (Egyptian footballer)
• Akram Abdel Hag (Jordanian football player)
• Akram Abdul Ghanee (Maldivian footballer)
• Akram Al Selwi (Yemeni footballer)
• Akram Al Worafi (Yemeni football player)
• Akram Al-Ashqar (film director)
• Akram Al-Selwi (Yemeni female football player)
• Akram Alayadi (Palestinian football player)
• Akram Alhamali (Libyan football player)
• Akram Ali (football player from Syria)
• Akram Assem (Afghan historian)
• Akram Aylisli (writer)
• Akram Djahnit (Israeli football player)
• Akram El Hadi Salim (Sudanese footballer)
• Akram Fahimian (Iranian photographer)
• Akram Fouad Khater (American historian)
• Akram Khan (British dancer)
• Akram Mogharibah (Lebanese football player)
• Akram Moghrabi (Lebanese footballer)
• Akram Mohammadi (Iranian actress)