Origin, Meaning, And History Of Qasim
A popular Arabic name, Qasim, has been used for boys for decades. The most common meaning of the word is ‘one who distributes’ or ‘to divide.’ More specifically, Qasim signifies ‘one who divides goods among his people.’ According to scholars, this word may come from the Arabic term ‘qasama,’ a verb that implies ‘to divide or distribute.’ Other related meanings of the name include ‘charitable,’ ‘generous,’ ‘giver,’ and ‘handsome.’
The significance of the name Qasim is immense in the Muslim community. In the Islamic tradition, it is associated with the family tree or lineage of Prophet Muhammad’s family. Qasim was the name of a son of the prophet and is the first-known recorded mention of the name. The son with this name was highly regarded because he died young, but the prophet Muhammad was renowned for his good deeds among people. As a result, it did not take long for the word Qasim to spread rapidly throughout the Middle East and become a common part of people’s vocabularies worldwide. Qasim is also a famous nickname or short form of the Prophet Abul Qasim (‘father of Qasim’).
The name has three chief variants in the Arabic and Urdu languages: Kasim, Kassim, and Qasem. All of these terms have meanings similar to Qasim. Some lesser-known variations include Qasem, Kasem, Qaasem, Kaasem, Qesiym, and Qesem.
It is noteworthy that Qasim is not only a given personal name but also widely used as a middle name and even a surname, especially among Muslim-speaking nations. The same is true for the name’s variants.
There aren’t many mentions of the name in fiction, but one notable example isQasim Khanin Midnight’s Children, a book written by Indian-British author Salman Rushdie, which was first published by Jonathan Cape in 1981. The novel explores India’s journey from British colonial rule to independence and partition and features cover design by Bill Botten. In the novel, a character named Nadir changes his identity to Qasim Khan. In the American tv show ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D,’ a character namedQasim Zaghlulappears in the 2013 episode ‘The Asset.’
the novelMuhammad bin Qasim by Nasim Hijazi. This Islamic historical fiction showcases the battles and conquests of the Ummayyad ruler Hajjaj Bin Yusuf, Muhammad Bin Qasim.
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Famous People With The Name Qasim
- Awn Alsharif QasimSudanese writer and expert, known for being the minister of religious affairs for 10 years (1971-1981) in every Sudanese government
- Qasim AminEgyptian jurist, known for being one of the founders of the Egyptian national movement
- Ismail Qasim NajiSomali politician, known for commanding the army of the predecessor Transitional National Government of Somalia between 2002–2004.
- Qasim MelhoSyrian TV actor, known for doing voice actor roles in several animation TV series
Qasim On The Popularity Chart
The name’s popularity has increased while its ranking has gone down over time, according to the charts by the SSA shows a positive trend.
Popularity Over Time
Qasim’s popularity grew from the late 1990s and reached a peak in 2018. It has since gone down a little.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name’s rank was the lowest in 2007 at 25,332. After that, till 2021 it has shown an improvement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Qasim ?
The name qasim means and One who divides goods among his people
2. What is the origin of the name Qasim?
Qasim originates from the Arabic word .
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