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Kasem
How to Pronounce Kasem
Pronounced KAH-sem /หkษห.sษm/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Qasim, 'one who distributes; one who divides' - a name of generosity. Qasim was a son of the Prophet Muhammad; the name is carried with respect.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880โpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kasem is the Arabic Qasim, 'one who distributes; who divides', a name borne by a son of the Prophet. It reads meaningful and distinctive - rare in the U.S. (said 'KAH-sem').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, generous, and meaningful.
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What does the name Kasem mean?
Kasem is a spelling of the Arabic Qasim, 'one who distributes; who divides.' Qasim was a son of the Prophet Muhammad.
How do you pronounce Kasem?
It's said KAH-sem /หkษห.sษm/ - 2 syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kasem a boy or girl name?
It is used here as a boy's name.
How popular is Kasem?
It is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.