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Kasim

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAH-sim /ˈkɑ.sɪm/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Qasim — from Arabic qasim, 'one who divides/distributes (charity); a generous giver'Medium

In 30 seconds: A generous giver: Kasim spells Qasim — 'one who distributes (charity)'. Warm, dignified, and devout.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningSpelling of Qasim — from Arabic qasim, 'one who divides/distributes (charity); a generous giver'
U.S. rank (2024)#5322 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 801

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419712024

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

Kasim is a spelling of Qasim — from Arabic qasim, 'one who divides or distributes (charity, provisions); a generous giver'. Borne by a son of the Prophet Muhammad (Abu al-Qasim, 'father of Qasim', was the Prophet's honorific). A warm, dignified, devout name across the Muslim world (said 'KAH-sim').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-generous-distributor at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Qasim means 'one who divides/distributes; a generous giver' in Arabic — borne by a beloved son of the Prophet Muhammad (Abu al-Qasim was his honorific) — Kasim is a spelling, warm and dignified (said 'KAH-sim').
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Qasim — root etymology

Variations

QasimKassimQaasim

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Qasim— the standard spelling
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Tamim— echoes that soft -im sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kasim mean?

Kasim spells Qasim — Arabic 'one who divides/distributes (charity); a generous giver'.

How do you pronounce Kasim?

It's said KAH-sim /ˈkɑ.sɪm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kasim a boy or girl name?

Kasim is a boy's name.

How popular is Kasim?

Kasim is a rare name in the U.S.

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