One who divides or distributes
Derived from the Arabic root q-s-m, it refers to a person who distributes or shares fairly. It is a variant of the name Qasim, which was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's eldest son. The name carries a connotation of justice and generosity.
Less common today
Quasim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,074 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Egyptian jurist and early Islamic feminist
Maldivian businessman and political leader
