قاسم

Qaasim

boyArabic, Somali spelling

Qaasim is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who distributes fairly”.

MeaningOne who distributes fairly
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Somali spelling
Arabic spellingقاسم
PronunciationKAH-sim
Arabic rootق س م (q-s-m) — to divide, distribute
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Qaasim

Qaasim is the Somali spelling of Qāsim, with the long ā written aa. It means 'one who divides' or 'distributes'. al-Qāsim was the first son of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Khadīja, and the Prophet's ﷺ kunya Abū al-Qāsim is taken from him.

Is Qaasim a Muslim name?

Yes. Qaasim is the Somali form of Qasim, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ son.

Where is the name Qaasim used?

Used among Somalis worldwide.

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Spellings and variants of Qaasim

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Qaasim mean?

Qaasim means 'One who distributes fairly'. It comes from Arabic, Somali spelling.

Is Qaasim a Muslim name?

Yes. Qaasim is the Somali form of Qasim, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ son.

How do you write Qaasim in Arabic?

Qaasim is written قاسم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Qaasim?

Qaasim is pronounced KAH-sim.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.