Father's surname

Baby names that go with Kasim

one who divides, distributor, or sharer (Arabic)

Kasim is rank #739 among Filipino surnames (12,512 people, arabic origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#739
People
12,512
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Historical layer
Islamic Mindanao
Where it is common
Mindanao
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

one who divides, distributor, or sharer (Arabic)

Kasim is an Arabic-origin surname widely used among Muslim ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines, including the Tausug, Maguindanaon, and Maranao. Historically derived from personal names adopted as family surnames during administrative registration in the southern Philippines.

Derived from the Arabic given name Qasim (قاسم), meaning 'one who distributes' or 'divider'. It is a traditional Islamic name established as a hereditary surname primarily among Muslim Filipino (Moro) communities in the southern Philippines.

First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
A D J L M R
Watch stacked sounds with
K Q

First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Pairs well with multi-syllable first names ending in vowels to create a balanced cadence with the concise two-syllable surname.

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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Kasim.

Best boy names for Kasim

Reynaldo 90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Rolando 90
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Eduardo 90
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto 90
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
Rogelio 90
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Ernesto 90
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo 89
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo 89
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Fernando 89
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Anthony 89
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto 89
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo 89
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Domingo 89
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71
Edgardo 89
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Wilfredo 89
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Armando 89
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Virgilio 89
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
John Carlo 89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Juanito 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Carlito 89
Spanish / Other · free man (diminutive form, Spanish… · PSA #122
Ronaldo 89
Spanish / Other · ruler's counsel or powerful… · PSA #126
Orlando 89
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via… · PSA #133
Bernardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio 89
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Baby Boy 89
English / Filipino · infant male (English) · PSA #158
Jericho 89
Biblical / English · City of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #193
Marcelo 89
Spanish · dedicated to Mars / little warrior… · PSA #199
Crisanto 89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Gerardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave with a spear (Germanic via… · PSA #212
Lorenzo 89
Spanish / Other · from Laurentum, laurelled (Latin) · PSA #213
Norberto 89
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Diosdado 89
Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242
Conrado 89
Spanish / Other · brave counsel (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #254
Mariano 89
Spanish / Biblical · of Marius / devoted to the Virgin… · PSA #275
Teodoro 89
Spanish / Other · gift of God (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #280
Florencio 89
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Dionisio 89
Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · PSA #294
Leopoldo 89
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296

Best girl names for Kasim

Mary Grace 90
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine 90
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Mary Joy 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · PSA #18
Erlinda 90
Spanish / Other · Noble and gentle (Germanic via… · PSA #21
Catherine 90
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina 90
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Jessica 90
English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · PSA #29
Melanie 90
English / Other · dark, black (Greek) · PSA #34
Rosalie 90
English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · PSA #39
Marissa 90
English / Spanish · of the sea (Latin) or bitter /… · PSA #42
Marilou 89
Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · PSA #17
Virginia 89
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Mary Rose 89
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Zenaida 89
Spanish / Other · of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek) · PSA #55
Marjorie 89
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Geraldine 89
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Rebecca 89
Biblical / English · joined, tied, or snare (Hebrew… · PSA #76
Cecilia 89
Spanish / Other · blind (Latin) · PSA #82
Yolanda 89
Spanish / Other · violet flower (Old French/Spanish) · PSA #91
Julieta 89
Spanish / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin) · PSA #103
Vanessa 89
English / Other · Literary creation from 'Van'… · PSA #121
Leonora 89
Spanish / Other · variant of Eleanor (uncertain… · PSA #124
Violeta 89
Spanish · violet flower (Spanish, from Latin) · PSA #127
Angeline 89
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle 89
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Jamaica 89
English / Other · land of wood and water (Taíno) · PSA #157
Bernadette 89
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Jessa Mae 89
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Juanita 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Spanish… · PSA #170
Stephanie 89
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Christine Joy 89
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
Leticia 89
Spanish / Other · joy, happiness (Latin) · PSA #187
Melinda 89
English / Spanish · Sweet / honey (derived from Greek… · PSA #190
Leonila 89
Spanish · lioness or little lion (Spanish… · PSA #191
Estrella 89
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Beverly 89
English · beaver stream (Old English) · PSA #201
Melissa 89
English / Other · honeybee (Greek) · PSA #213
Samantha 89
English / Biblical · told by God or listener… · PSA #228
Camille 89
Other / English · young ceremonial attendant… · PSA #230

Best mother's maiden surnames for Kasim

Reverse search: which middle names go with Kasim?

Garcia Kasim 88
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Kasim 88
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Kasim 88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Kasim 88
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Kasim 88
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Kasim 88
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Kasim 88
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Kasim 88
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Kasim 88
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Kasim 88
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Kasim 88
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Kasim 88
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Kasim 88
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Kasim 88
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Kasim 88
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano Kasim 88
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda Kasim 88
85,581 people · Spanish
Ocampo Kasim 88
83,890 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

dela Cruz Kasim Garcia Kasim Reyes Kasim Ramos Kasim Mendoza Kasim Santos Kasim Flores Kasim Gonzales Kasim Bautista Kasim Villanueva Kasim Fernandez Kasim Cruz Kasim

About the surname Kasim

Is Kasim a last name or a maiden name?

Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.

How do I pick a first name that goes with Kasim?

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