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Yassin

♂ Boy

Pronounced ya-SEEN /jaː.ˈsiːn/Medium

Meaning: Book, reading, recitationMedium

In 30 seconds: Yassin is an Arabic boy's name meaning 'book, reading, recitation'.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningBook, reading, recitation
U.S. rank (2025)#2764 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births47 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,156

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319882025

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

Yassin is Arabic and carries the meaning 'book, reading, recitation', tying it to the act of reciting sacred text. The name appears in several spellings, including Yaseen, Yasin, Yacine and Yassine, which reflect how it moves across Arabic, French and English. Each form keeps the same recitation-centered meaning.

The two-syllable name has a smooth, open sound that carries well across languages. Yassin El-Azzouzi is one listed bearer.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Yassin is 'book, reading, recitation', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Yassin — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

YaseenYasinYacineYassine

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Yassin El-Azzouzi (1983–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Yassin…

Yaseen— A listed spelling variant of Yassin with the same meaning.
Yasin— shares Yassin's Arabic roots
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Hussain— shares the -in ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yassin mean?

Yassin is usually explained as meaning 'book, reading, recitation' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Yassin?

It's commonly said ya-SEEN /jaː.ˈsiːn/.

Is Yassin a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Yassin is used as a boy name.

How popular is Yassin?

In 2024, Yassin ranked #2738 in the U.S. for boys, with 48 births recorded.

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