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Yassine

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Yassine Pronunciation

Yassine is pronounced yah-SEEN /jɑˈsin/Medium

Meaning: From Ya-Sin (Yasin) — the name of the 36th chapter (sura) of the Quran, opening with the letters Ya and Sin; its meaning is known only to GodLow

In 30 seconds: A heart of the Quran: Yassine is from the sura Ya-Sin. Devout, lyrical, and warm (said 'yah-SEEN').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Ya-Sin (Yasin) — the name of the 36th chapter (sura) of the Quran, opening with the letters Ya and Sin; its meaning is known only to God

U.S. rank (2024)#5865 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 476

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Yassine is the French/Maghrebi spelling of Yasin — from Ya-Sin, the 36th chapter (sura) of the Quran, revered as 'the heart of the Quran'. It opens with the disconnected Arabic letters Ya and Sin, whose precise meaning is known only to God (which we note honestly). A devout, lyrical name across the Arab world, especially the Maghreb (said 'yah-SEEN'; nickname Yas).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and North African families. Rare, a-sacred-name at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Yassine comes from Ya-Sin, the revered 36th chapter of the Quran (sometimes called 'the heart of the Quran') — it opens with the Arabic letters Ya and Sin, whose meaning is known only to God — a devout, lyrical name (which we note; said 'yah-SEEN').

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Yasin (Ya-Sin) — sacred name

Variations

YasinYaseenYacine

Nicknames

Yas

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Arabic Quranic

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Yassine?

Yassine is pronounced yah-SEEN (/jɑˈsin/). Press play above to hear Yassine said aloud.

How do you say Yassine?

Yassine is said yah-SEEN (/jɑˈsin/). Press play above to hear Yassine said aloud.

What does the name Yassine mean?

Yassine is from Ya-Sin, the 36th chapter of the Quran; the meaning of its letters is known only to God, which we note.

Is Yassine a boy or girl name?

Yassine is a boy's name.

How popular is Yassine?

Yassine is a rare name in the U.S.