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Jasim

♂ Boy

Pronounced jah-SEEM /dʒɑˈsiːm/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Jasim (Jassim), 'great; mighty; large; of substance,' from a root carrying the sense of body and bulk. It is a familiar name across the Gulf, notably in Qatar and Kuwait.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of stature: Jasim is Arabic for 'great; mighty' (said 'jah-SEEM'). Strong and dignified.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Jasim (Jassim), 'great; mighty; large; of substance,' from a root carrying the sense of body and bulk. It is a familiar name across the Gulf, notably in Qatar and Kuwait.
U.S. rank (2023)#8519 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 314

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719952023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jasim (also Jassim) is Arabic for 'great; mighty; large; of substance.' It is a well-established name across the Gulf states, and Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, regarded as the founder of modern Qatar, is its most famous bearer. It reads strong and dignified. Rare in the U.S. (said 'jah-SEEM').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, strong, and dignified.

Did you know? Jasim is Arabic for 'great; mighty; of substance' — a name long familiar across the Gulf, and borne by Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, the founder of modern Qatar (said 'jah-SEEM').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Jasim — Arabic Jasim/Jassim 'great; mighty'

Variations

JassimJaseemQasim

Nicknames

JasSim

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jasim mean?

Jasim is Arabic for 'great; mighty; of substance.'

How do you pronounce Jasim?

It's said jah-SEEM /dʒɑˈsiːm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jasim a boy or girl name?

Jasim is a boy's name.

How popular is Jasim?

Jasim is a rare name in the U.S.

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