Boy name
Kasem name meaning
“oath; solemn pledge”
Kasem means “oath” or “solemn pledge.” It comes from Arabic qasam and is used for boys in Türkiye. The name evokes the act of making a formal promise or swearing an oath. Its source word is distinct from qāsim, the Arabic word underlying the name Kâsım.
What does Kasem mean?
Oath; solemn pledge
In Turkish: ant; yemin
Kasem conveys the act of affirming a statement or commitment through an oath. Older Turkish writing uses the expression kasem etmek, while yemin is more familiar today. The word connects with Quranic oath language, but should not be confused in meaning with the similarly written name Kâsım.
Origin of the name Kasem
From Arabic qasam, meaning oath. It is distinct from qāsim, the source of the Turkish name Kâsım.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kasem in the Quran? | As a word · قسم · 89:5The source word قسم occurs in the Quran as an ordinary noun meaning “oath,” rather than as a personal name. |
| Starts with | K · Ka |
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How to pronounce Kasem
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kasem/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قسم |
Is Kasem a boy’s name?
Yes, Kasem is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kasem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Kasem
What is the meaning of Kasem?
Kasem means “oath; solemn pledge”. From Arabic qasam, meaning oath. It is distinct from qāsim, the source of the Turkish name Kâsım.
Is Kasem a boy’s name?
Yes, Kasem is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kasem in the Quran?
As a word. The source word قسم occurs in the Quran as an ordinary noun meaning “oath,” rather than as a personal name. (e.g.: 89:5)
What is the origin of the name Kasem?
Kasem is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kasem have?
Kasem has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kasem?
Kasem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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