The nameQassim
Qassim is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "one who shares". It is a variant of Kassim.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Qassim comes from the Arabic qasim, "one who shares, who distributes".
Origin
Arabic. Al-Qasim is the name of a son of the Prophet Muhammad.
History
The name spread in France in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Qassim
Qassim in France
Qassim was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 1,655 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Qassim. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Qassim in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 279 births a year on average, against 208 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Qassim mean?
Qassim comes from the Arabic qasim, "one who shares, who distributes".
What is the origin of the name Qassim?
Arabic. Al-Qasim is the name of a son of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Qassim a girl's or a boy's name?
Qassim is a boy's name.