Akram

Akram is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It derives from the root K-R-M, associated with generosity, nobility, and honor. The form Akram is commonly interpreted as “more generous” or “most generous,” and the name is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries and across Muslim-majority regions. It is typically used as a first name and appears in various transliterations depending on language and script.

The name is predominantly masculine and is common across the Arab world, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, reflecting the historical diffusion of Arabic and Islamic culture. It is used independently as a given name and can appear in compound or honorific naming patterns in different cultures.

Notable people with the name include Akram Khan, a British dancer and choreographer of Bangladeshi origin; Akram Afif, a Qatari footballer who has played for the national team; and Akram Zaatari, a Lebanese artist and photographer known for his work with the Arab Image Foundation.

Related names include Karim and Karam, which share the same Arabic root and convey related meanings of generosity and nobility.