Kazeem
Kazeem is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who restrains his anger”.
| Meaning | One who restrains his anger |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba spelling |
| Arabic spelling | كاظم |
| Pronunciation | kah-ZEEM |
| Arabic root | ك ظ م (k-ẓ-m) — to restrain (anger) |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kazeem
Kazeem is the Nigerian spelling of Kāẓim, 'one who controls his anger'. Al-Kāẓim was the title of Mūsā al-Kāẓim, a great-great-grandson of the Prophet ﷺ known for his patience. The long ee in the Nigerian spelling reflects local pronunciation.
Is Kazeem a Muslim name?
Yes. Kazeem is the Nigerian form of Kazim, an Arabic name praised in the Quran.
Is Kazeem in the Quran?
The righteous are those 'who restrain anger (al-kāẓimīn al-ghayẓ) and pardon people' (Quran 3:134).
Where is the name Kazeem used?
Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Kazeem
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kazeem mean?
Kazeem means 'One who restrains his anger'. It comes from Arabic, Yoruba spelling.
Is Kazeem a Muslim name?
Yes. Kazeem is the Nigerian form of Kazim, an Arabic name praised in the Quran.
How do you write Kazeem in Arabic?
Kazeem is written كاظم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kazeem?
Kazeem is pronounced kah-ZEEM.
Is Kazeem mentioned in the Quran?
The righteous are those 'who restrain anger (al-kāẓimīn al-ghayẓ) and pardon people' (Quran 3:134).