Kassem

Kassem is a masculine given name of Arabic origin that is also used as a surname in some cases. It is commonly transliterated as Qasem, Qassim, Qasem, Kasem, Kasim, or Kassem. The root Qāsim in Arabic means "distributor" or "one who apportions," and the name appears in various Islamic and Arabic-language contexts. The name is widely used across Arab-speaking countries and in Muslim communities worldwide, with spelling often reflecting local language conventions or colonial-era transliteration.

Given name variations include Qasem, Qasim, Qassim, Kasim, Kasem, and Kassem. Notable people with this name include Qasem Soleimani (1957–2020), Iranian general and commander of the Quds Force; and Qasim Amin (1863–1908), Egyptian lawyer and reformer. In contemporary usage, the spelling Kassem can appear in the Arab diaspora and in non-Arab countries due to transliteration practices.

In addition to given name usage, Kassem may appear as a surname in some families, though more common spellings in that form align with Qasem or Qasim in many regions.

The name is also encountered in literature and media, reflecting its long-standing presence in Arabic naming traditions. It is one of several related given names that share the same root and meaning.