One who distributes or divides
Derived from the Arabic root q-s-m, the name signifies a person who distributes, divides, or apportions fairly. It is a variant of the name Qasim, which was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's eldest son. In a broader sense, it conveys a sense of justice and generosity.
Less common today
Kassem isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,015 in 1994.
Egyptian-American YouTube personality and comedian
Lebanese professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
