Ekrem

Ekrem is the Turkish variant of the Arabic name Akram, which means 'the very generous one' or 'the most generous one'. This name derives from the Arabic term akram (أکرم), which stands for 'very generous', and has its origin in the word karam (كرم), which means 'generous'. Thus, Ekrem represents a comparative form of the name Karim.

What does the name Ekrem mean?

The name Ekrem is the Turkish equivalent of the Arabic Akram and carries the meaning of 'the very generous one' or 'the most generous one'. Its origin traces back to the Arabic word akram (أکرم), which means 'very generous', while karam (كرم) stands for 'generous'. Ekrem is a common and popular boy's name in Turkey. A well-known bearer of this name is the German rapper Ekrem Bora, who is known by the stage name 'Eko Fresh'.

Where does the name Ekrem come from?

The first name Ekrem has Arabic roots and means 'the very generous one' or 'the most generous one'.

How do you pronounce Ekrem?

The pronunciation of the name Ekrem is clear and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Ek-rem' [ˈɛkʁɛm], starting with a short, distinct vowel followed by a pronounced 'k' that gives the sound structure. The consonant cluster in the middle sounds powerful, and the ending '-rem' sounds definite and closed. These features give Ekrem a strong presence and a characterful clarity.

Popularity

In Germany, Ekrem is one of the relatively sought-after first names. Currently, it ranks 1,607th on the list of the most common male first names. The name reached its best position in 1954, ranking 234th. In the last ten years, Ekrem has been given as a first name about 260 times, which elevates it to 1,330th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 1,313th position.

Nicknames & pet names

Eckbert / Ecke / Eki / Eko / Ekos

Famous people

• Ekrem Akurgal (archaeologist)
• Ekrem Al (football coach)
• Ekrem Bora (German-Turkish rapper)
• Ekrem Bradaric (football player from Yugoslavia)
• Ekrem Celil (weightlifter)
• Ekrem Dag (football player at Besiktas Istanbul)
• Ekrem Eksioglu (footballer)
• Ekrem Engin (German football player)
• Ekrem Genc (footballer from Bulgaria)
• Ekrem Günalp (footballer)
• Ekrem Ibric (Yugoslav football player)
• Ekrem Kahya (Dutch footballer)
• Ekrem Saricam (footballer)
• Ekrem Solak (football player)
• Ekrem Tok (doctor)
• Resat Ekrem Kocu (historian)