Qasım means “one who distributes”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- Qasım is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Qasım mean?
Literally: Arabic qāsim
Literal meaning
Qasım is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani and Uyghur. It means “one who distributes”, from Arabic qāsim. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Qasım in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Qasım mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قاسىم and Qasim (ULY). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who distributes” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Qasım mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Qasım. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who distributes” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Qasım come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic qāsim.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Qasım?
Qasım is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Qasım across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قاسىمArabic script | Boy | same as above: “one who distributes” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | QasımLatin | Boy | same as above: “one who distributes” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Qasım
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| قاسىم | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Qasim | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
| Qasım | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Qasım
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Qasım rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MuniridinBoy“illuminator of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- ZeperBoy“victory, triumph”same language (uyghur)
- “beg who raised up the people”same language (uyghur)
- DilbaharGirl“with a heart warm as spring”same language (uyghur)
- MehmuzBoy“zealous, ardent, spirited”same language (uyghur)
- MeydullaBoy“God's helper”same language (uyghur)
- JewherayGirl“the name Jewher with the epithet Ay”same language (uyghur)
- SumensaGirl“beautiful”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Qasım
What does the name Qasım mean?
Qasım means “one who distributes”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
Is Qasım a girl's or a boy's name?
Qasım is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Qasım come from?
Qasım is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Qasım?
Qasım is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Qasım spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: قاسىم (Arabic script), Qasım (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Qasım have?
Qasım has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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