Karimov
Karimov is a patronymic surname common across Central Asia, the Caucasus and parts of Russia. It is formed from the Arabic given name Karim, meaning "generous" or "noble," combined with the Slavic suffix -ov, which indicates "son of." The feminine form is Karimova. Variants and transliterations include Kerimov, Kərimov and Karimoff, reflecting different languages and alphabets.
The name is widespread in countries such as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan, and among
People with the surname Karimov have been active in many fields, including politics, sports, academia and the
As with many surnames derived from a personal name, Karimov functions primarily as an identifier of family