Kassam

Kassam Meaning & Origin

About Kassam
The surname Kassam is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Muslims. It is derived from the Arabic word "qasam," which means "oath" or "promise." The name Kassam is often associated with the Islamic concept of "qasam," which refers to a solemn oath or vow made by an individual. It is possible that the surname Kassam was originally given to individuals who were known for their trustworthiness or for their adherence to their promises.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kassam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kassam: 440
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,060
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kassam based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/kassam*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kassam in Braille

Here's how to represent Kassam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kassam in braille

How to sign the name Kassam using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kassam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kassam in sign language

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