Boy name
Kazem name meaning
“one who restrains anger”
Kazem means “one who restrains anger.” Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic kāẓim through a form also found in Persian usage. It shares its source and meaning with Turkish Kâzım, providing a clear connection between two spellings of the same underlying Arabic name.
What does Kazem mean?
One who restrains anger
In Turkish: öfkesini tutan; kendini dizginleyen
Kazem is a pronunciation and spelling variant of Kâzım. The restraint in its meaning particularly concerns holding back anger. Musa al-Kazim provides a prominent historical example of the word as an epithet. The name itself should be distinguished from plural or inflected Arabic words sharing its root.
Origin of the name Kazem
Kazem renders Arabic kāẓim, especially as used in Persian. It has the same source as Turkish Kâzım and denotes someone who restrains or suppresses anger.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Kazem
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kazem/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كاظم |
Is Kazem a boy’s name?
Yes, Kazem is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kazem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kazem
Names with related meanings
- Süleyman♂A name associated with peace and well-being
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Barış♂Peace, reconciliation, and harmony
- Sefa♂Ease of mind
- Rıza♂Consent
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Kâzım♂One who restrains anger
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, unharmed
- Selman♂Safe, sound, unharmed
- Tekin♂Prince
- Nuh♂Rest, repose
FAQ about the name Kazem
What is the meaning of Kazem?
Kazem means “one who restrains anger”. Kazem renders Arabic kāẓim, especially as used in Persian. It has the same source as Turkish Kâzım and denotes someone who restrains or suppresses anger.
Is Kazem a boy’s name?
Yes, Kazem is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kazem in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kazem nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kazem?
Kazem is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kazem have?
Kazem has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kazem?
Kazem 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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