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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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James, who already held the NBA all-time points record, sailed past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 15,837 field goals with a fadeaway jumper in the first quarter.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Kareem Miller, owner of a small trucking company in Chicago, said his drivers are reporting big increases in diesel fuel costs throughout the Midwest, including Ohio and Illinois.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Scott said Riley is deserving of being immortalized among the Lakers greats: Jerry West, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor and Chick Hearn, all of whom have statues in their honor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Many new concepts were introduced to the Iraqi musicians, Kareem explained, "that affected not only music".

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

“You’re not sure of anything. That’s why you’re throwing poor Kareem on some ash heap before he even had a chance.”

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