Gassem

Gassem is a personal name of Arabic origin used as both a given name and a surname. It is a transliteration variant of the name Qasem (also spelled Qasem, Qassem, Kasem, Kasim, Kassem, Gasem, Gasim). The name derives from the Arabic root Q-S-M, meaning “to divide” or “to share,” and the given form is traditionally associated with the idea of distribution or generosity. The exact interpretation can vary by region and cultural context.

As a given name, Gassem is used for males in many Arabic-speaking communities. It may be chosen at birth or adopted in personal or religious contexts, and it often appears in combination with other names in traditional naming practices. As a surname, Gassem appears in various parts of the Arab world and among diaspora communities, where it can reflect patronymic or tribal lineage as well as family history.

Spelling and pronunciation vary by language and region, leading to several common variants besides Gassem, including Qasem, Qassem, Kasem, Kasim, Kassem, Gasem, and Gasim. The diversity of transliteration reflects differences in alphabets, phonology, and colonial or national conventions.

In onomastic studies, Gassem is examined within broader patterns of Semitic naming practices, including the transmission of given names into family names and the cultural significance attached to names that denote sharing or distribution. Public records and media across multiple countries show the geographic dispersion of the name in both its given-name and surname usages.

See also: Qasem, Qasim, Ghasem, Gasem, Gasim.