Qasim

Qasim Meaning & Origin

About Qasim
The surname Qasim is of Arabic origin and is derived from the given name Qasim, which means "one who divides" or "distributor." It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly in the Arab world and South Asia. The name Qasim is often associated with the Islamic prophet Muhammad's son, Qasim ibn Muhammad, who died in infancy. The surname Qasim signifies a person's ancestral connection to Qasim ibn Muhammad or may have been adopted by individuals as a tribute to the prophet's son.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Qasim: 504
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42937
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Ranking information for the surname Qasim is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSM
🗽 NYSIIS
QGAN
🔊 Soundex
Q0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 Z IH1 M
🌐 IPA
/qasim*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Qasim in Braille

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

The name Qasim in braille

How to sign the name Qasim using Sign Language

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

The name Qasim in sign language

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