Kassem: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-ahss-ehm
Origin: UAE
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Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: One who distributes

The surname Kassem, a variant of the Arabic name Qasim, means "one who distributes" or "one who shares. " It is predominantly found in Africa, particularly in North Africa, and has seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States. The name is associated with honesty and trustworthiness, reflecting its Arabic roots. Over time, the use of the name has evolved, with more people identifying as White in the U. Census data, indicating cultural assimilation.

Kassem Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kassem is currently #21468 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Kassem is currently #9193 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Kassem is currently #10462 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Kassem is currently #4545 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Kassem is currently #10870 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Kassem is currently #4691 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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