Kadhim
Kadhim is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who restrains his anger”.
| Meaning | One who restrains his anger |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | كاظم |
| Pronunciation | KAA-dhim |
| Arabic root | ك ظ م (k-ẓ-m) — to restrain anger |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kadhim
Kadhim (Kāẓim) means one who controls his anger and bears hardship patiently. Al-Kazim is the title of Musa al-Kazim, the seventh Imam of Twelver Shia Islam, whose shrine is in Kadhimiya, Baghdad. The Iraqi spelling uses dh for the letter ẓāʾ. The singer Kadim al-Sahir is a well-known bearer.
Is Kadhim a Muslim name?
Yes. Kadhim is a Muslim name meaning one who restrains anger, a quality praised in the Quran.
Is Kadhim in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'who restrain anger and who pardon the people' (Quran 3:134).
Where is the name Kadhim used?
Very common in Iraq; Kazem in Iran and Kazim in Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Kadhim
- Kadhim name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kadhim mean?
Kadhim means 'One who restrains his anger'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Kadhim a Muslim name?
Yes. Kadhim is a Muslim name meaning one who restrains anger, a quality praised in the Quran.
How do you write Kadhim in Arabic?
Kadhim is written كاظم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kadhim?
Kadhim is pronounced KAA-dhim.
Is Kadhim mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'who restrain anger and who pardon the people' (Quran 3:134).