Kasim
Kasim is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who distributes, divider”.
| Meaning | One who distributes, divider |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish/Bosnian form |
| Arabic spelling | قاسم |
| Pronunciation | KAH-sim |
| Arabic root | ق س م (q-s-m) — to divide, distribute |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kasim
Kasım or Kasim is the Turkish, Bosnian and Malay spelling of the Arabic Qāsim, written with K because these languages have no separate q sound. Al-Qāsim was the first son of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Khadija, which is why the Prophet was called Abū al-Qāsim. The meaning is one who shares out and distributes.
Is Kasim a Muslim name?
Yes. Kasim is a Muslim name, a form of Qasim, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ son.
Where is the name Kasim used?
Common in Turkey, Bosnia, Malaysia and Indonesia; Qasim is the usual spelling elsewhere.
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Spellings and variants of Kasim
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kasim mean?
Kasim means 'One who distributes, divider'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish/Bosnian form.
Is Kasim a Muslim name?
Yes. Kasim is a Muslim name, a form of Qasim, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ son.
How do you write Kasim in Arabic?
Kasim is written قاسم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kasim?
Kasim is pronounced KAH-sim.