Ottoman/Bosnian
Ekrem
ek-REM (ɛkˈrɛm)
Pronunciation: ek-REM (ɛkˈrɛm)
أكرم
Boy
Origin
Arabic root K-R-M via Ottoman Turkish; historically used in Ottoman and Bosnian Muslim communities
Meaning
Most generous, noblest (Turkish form of Arabic 'Akram' - 'most generous')
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
5
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Ekrem.
Ekrem is a Arabic root K-R-M via Ottoman Turkish; historically used in Ottoman and Bosnian Muslim communities name commonly explained as Most generous, noblest (Turkish form of Arabic 'Akram' - 'most generous'). It is often grouped with Ottoman/Bosnian names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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