One who divides or distributes
Derived from the Arabic root q-s-m, the name signifies a person who distributes goods or shares fairly among others. It is a traditional name in Muslim cultures, often associated with the qualities of justice and generosity. In Islamic history, Qasim was the name of the eldest son of the Prophet Muhammad.
Less common today
Kassim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,202 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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