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Kassem

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-SEEM /kɑˈsim/Medium

Meaning: A common Levantine and French-influenced spelling of Arabic Qasim, from a root meaning 'to divide; to apportion' — hence 'one who divides or distributes', with the warm sense of one who shares out fairly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A generous name: Kassem is a spelling of Arabic Qasim, 'one who divides or distributes' — one who shares out fairly (said 'kah-SEEM').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA common Levantine and French-influenced spelling of Arabic Qasim, from a root meaning 'to divide; to apportion' — hence 'one who divides or distributes', with the warm sense of one who shares out fairly.
U.S. rank (2024)#13222 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 249

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819812024

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

Kassem is a widely used spelling of Arabic Qasim (Qāsim), 'one who divides; distributor', from the root q-s-m. It is common across the Levant and in French-transliterating communities, and travelled with families to the U.S. (said 'kah-SEEM').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, familiar across the Arabic-speaking world.

Did you know? The root behind Kassem is the Arabic verb for dividing or apportioning, so the name carries the idea of a fair sharer — someone who gives everyone their due, which we note.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Kassem — Arabic Qasim, root q-s-m 'to divide'

Variations

QasimKasimKacem

Nicknames

KasSem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kassem mean?

Kassem means 'one who divides or distributes' — a fair sharer. It is a spelling of the Arabic name Qasim.

How do you pronounce Kassem?

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

Is Kassem a boy or girl name?

Kassem is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kassem?

Kassem is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though Qasim is common in Arabic-speaking countries.

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