Sarim

Meaning of Sarim

Sarim leaps onto the baby-name stage with the gusto of a desert wind at dawn. Rooted in Arabic heritage and carried by Urdu speakers, it conjures images of a lion-hearted guardian—literally “the sharp sword” or “bold protector” carving through silence. In Arabic it rings out as sah-REEM, while in Urdu it’s softened to suh-REEM—two melodies for the same spark. Over the last thirty years, American parents have been steadily drawn to Sarim’s magnetic pull: from just five newborns in 1996 to seventeen tiny Sarims in 2024, it now nestles around the top 900. With each syllable bursting like a comet’s tail, Sarim blends ancient valor and modern flair, ready to make its mark on playgrounds, classrooms and boardrooms alike.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as sah-REEM (/sɑːˈriːm/)

Urdu

• Pronunced as suh-REEM (/sʊˈriːm/)

• Salim
• Samir