Kasim
Meaning of Kasim
Kasim is a male name with Arabic and Turkish origins. In Arabic, it is pronounced as kah-SEEM (/kɑːˈsiːm/), while in Turkish, it is pronounced as KAH-sim (/kaˈsim/). It can also be spelled as Kasem. The name Kasim has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least 1971, although its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent times, it has been given to an average of around 18 babies per year, with a peak of 31 occurrences in 2004. While not currently among the most popular names, Kasim carries a rich cultural heritage and associations that make it a unique choice for parents looking for something distinctive.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as kah-SEEM (/kɑːˈsiːm/)
Turkish
- Pronunced as KAH-sim (/kaˈsim/)
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Notable People Named Kasim
| Mohammed Kasim Reed is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 59th mayor of Atlanta, Georgia from 2010 to 2018. |
| Kasim Hafeez is a British-Pakistani speaker, writer, and pro-Israel activist currently residing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. |
| Kasim Kutay is a British fund manager and CEO of Danish Novo Holdings A/S, residing in Denmark. |
| Kasim Muhammad Taqi al-Sahlani was an Iraqi politician who played a prominent role in the National Assembly of Iraq and was associated with the Islamic Dawa Party - Iraq Organisation. |
