Boy names

Qasem name meaning

قاسم

Qasem · KAH-sim

One who divides and shares things out.

Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Arabic root
ق س م
Pronunciation
KAH-sim
Other spellings
Qasim, Kassem

About the name Qasem

Qasem is the active participle of the root q-s-m, to divide and share. Al-Qasim was a son of the Prophet who died young, and the Prophet was called Abu al-Qasim, "father of Qasim". The name is used in Iraq, the Levant and the Gulf. The opening sound is a deep k made at the back of the throat; spellings include Qasem, Qasim and Kassem.

Qasem in fancy text

More styles for Qasem

Related names

FAQ

What is the origin of the name Qasem?

Qasem (قاسم) is an Arabic name, from the Arabic root ق س م. One who divides and shares things out.

How do you write Qasem in Arabic?

In Arabic script it is written قاسم. In English it is also spelled Qasim or Kassem.