Kareen

Kareen as a masculine name has multiple cultural origins. While more commonly recognized as a feminine name (variant of Karen or Karin), masculine Kareen has usage in Arabic cultures where it means 'generous' or 'noble'. It's also found as a masculine name in certain African communities. The name gained some recognition through basketball player Kareen Abdul-Jabbar, though he more commonly used Kareem (with a single 'e'). The double 'e' spelling creates a distinctive variant while maintaining the melodious sound. Kareen features a strong yet gentle quality, balancing masculinity with a smooth pronunciation. The name remains uncommon for boys in Western countries, offering parents seeking cross-cultural or distinctive names an option with authentic usage but limited popularity.

Kareen is also given to girls.

Pronounced kuh-REEN.

As of October 2026, Kareen ranked #16270 in US births in 2020 SSA, peaked at #1735 in 1942.