Qassim
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Qassim
The name Qassim means "one who distributes" or "divider," derived from the Arabic root *q-s-m* (قسم) meaning "to divide" or "to share." It is predominantly used in Islamic cultures, notably as a name of a son of the Prophet Muhammad, and is common across Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority societies.
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Etymology
The name Qassim means "one who distributes" or "divider," derived from the Arabic root *q-s-m* (قسم) meaning "to divide" or "to share." It is predominantly used in Islamic cultures, notably as a name of a son of the Prophet Muhammad, and is common across Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority societies.
Qassim currently ranks #11,857 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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