Yamin

♂ Boy

Pronounced yah-MEEN /jɑˈmin/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew yamin, 'the right hand (of strength/blessing)'; also Arabic yamin, 'oath; the right side; blessed'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Right hand of blessing: Yamin is Hebrew/Arabic for 'the right hand' — strength and good fortune. Devout, strong, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Arabic

MeaningFrom Hebrew yamin, 'the right hand (of strength/blessing)'; also Arabic yamin, 'oath; the right side; blessed'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4533 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 314

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yamin comes from Hebrew yamin, 'the right hand' (of strength and blessing; the root of Benjamin), and Arabic yamin, 'oath; the right side; blessed' (routes layered, which we note). A strong, devout name.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Muslim families. Rare, the-right-hand at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Yamin means 'the right hand' (a symbol of strength and blessing) in Hebrew — and 'oath; the right; blessed' in Arabic; a strong, devout name (as in Benjamin, 'son of the right hand').

Overall data confidence 70%

References — Yamin — routes layered

Variations

YameenYamine

Nicknames

Yami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yamin mean?

Yamin is Hebrew/Arabic for 'the right hand; blessing, good fortune'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Yamin?

It's said yah-MEEN /jɑˈmin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yamin a boy or girl name?

Yamin is a boy's name.

How popular is Yamin?

Yamin is a rare name in the U.S.