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Yasseen

♂ Boy

Pronounced yah-SEEN /jɑːˈsiːn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Yasin, the two letters that open the 36th chapter of the Quran, which is itself called Surah Yasin; the letters' meaning is not disclosed in the text, and in Islamic tradition Yasin is also understood as an honored title of the Prophet Muhammad. Because the letters are not translated, no plain 'meaning' should be claimed.Low

In 30 seconds: A revered name: Yasseen is Yasin, the name of a Quranic chapter and a title of the Prophet (said 'yah-SEEN').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of Yasin, the two letters that open the 36th chapter of the Quran, which is itself called Surah Yasin; the letters' meaning is not disclosed in the text, and in Islamic tradition Yasin is also understood as an honored title of the Prophet Muhammad. Because the letters are not translated, no plain 'meaning' should be claimed.
U.S. rank (2024)#14147 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 79

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120022024

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

Yasseen is an English spelling of Yasin. The name comes from the opening letters of the 36th chapter of the Quran, known as Surah Yasin and held in deep affection by Muslims. The letters are among those whose meaning is not explained in the text, so no simple translation should be given; Islamic tradition also treats Yasin as an honored title of the Prophet Muhammad. The name is used widely and reverently by Muslim families (said 'yah-SEEN').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare here, honored across the Muslim world.

Did you know? Surah Yasin, the 36th chapter of the Quran, opens with the two letters that give it its name; their meaning is not disclosed in the text, and Yasin is also understood in Islamic tradition as a title of the Prophet Muhammad. We note this with respect.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Yasseen — Arabic Yasin; Surah Yasin (Quran 36); title of the Prophet; letters untranslated

Variations

YasinYaseenYassin

Nicknames

YasSeen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yasseen mean?

Yasseen is a spelling of Yasin, the opening letters of the 36th chapter of the Quran; their meaning is not disclosed in the text. Yasin is also honored as a title of the Prophet Muhammad.

How do you pronounce Yasseen?

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

Is Yasseen a boy or girl name?

Yasseen is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yasseen?

Yasseen is very rare in the U.S. in this spelling, though Yasin is widely used in the Muslim world.

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