Ghasem

Ghasem is a masculine given name of Persian and Arabic origin. It is commonly transliterated as Qasem, Qasim, Qassem, or Kasem, among other spellings.

The name derives from the Arabic root q-s-m, meaning to divide or distribute. In Islamic usage, Qasim denotes one who apportions or shares. It is also associated with the Prophet Muhammad's eldest son, known as Qasim, who died in infancy.

Ghasem is widely used in Iran and in many parts of the Middle East and South Asia, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. The spelling varies with language and colonial history, but the name retains the same meaning. It is primarily a given name, though in some communities it can appear as part of surnames or patronymics.

Variants include Qasem, Qasim, Qassem, Kasem, Kasim, and Gassem.

Notable bearers span politics, sports, and academia, reflecting the name's broad regional usage.