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Kareem

American  
[kuh-reem] / kəˈrim /

noun

  1. a male given name: from an Arabic word meaning “generous.”


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Kareem Rahma used to keep a Post-it note in his home office that read: “The secret to doing things is doing them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

"While shutting down a science instrument is not anybody's preference, it is the best option available," said Kareem Badaruddin, Voyager mission manager at JPL.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of West’s players, says “Jerry thought everybody could improve. If he had something to tell you about how you could improve, he’d let you know.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Lakers star LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for most career field goals in the regular season during a 120-113 loss to Denver.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Kareem stands up and walks over to my side of the table.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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