Meaning & Origin
Qusai is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic Qusayy or Qusai, meaning 'distant' or 'far away' — a diminutive form used as a given name in Arab communities, with historical connections to the Quraysh tribe of Mecca.
With over 238 recorded births, Qusai is used in Arab communities, particularly in Iraq and the broader Arab world. Qusayy ibn Kilab (c. 400–480 CE) was the great-great-great-grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad and a powerful figure in the history of Mecca — he united the Quraysh tribe and established their custodianship of the Kaaba. The name carries that ancient tribal leadership and historical significance.