Kazem
Kazem 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-zem |
| Arabic root | ك ظ م (k-ẓ-m) — to restrain anger |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kazem
Kazem is the Persian and Levantine spelling of Kāẓim, one who controls anger and bears hardship patiently. It honours Imam Musa al-Kazim, the seventh Imam of Twelver Shia Islam, buried in Baghdad. In Persian ẓāʾ is pronounced z, giving Kazem; in Iraq it is usually Kadhim.
Is Kazem a Muslim name?
Yes. Kazem (Kazim) is a Muslim name meaning one who restrains anger, a quality praised in the Quran.
Is Kazem in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'who restrain anger and who pardon the people' (Quran 3:134).
Where is the name Kazem used?
Common in Iran and Lebanon; Kadhim is the usual Iraqi form.
Gifts with the name Kazem
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kazem mean?
Kazem means 'One who restrains his anger'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Kazem a Muslim name?
Yes. Kazem (Kazim) is a Muslim name meaning one who restrains anger, a quality praised in the Quran.
How do you write Kazem in Arabic?
Kazem is written كاظم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kazem?
Kazem is pronounced KAA-zem.
Is Kazem mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'who restrain anger and who pardon the people' (Quran 3:134).