Yazn

♂ Boy

Pronounced YAH-zin /ˈjɑː.zɪn/Medium

Meaning: A compressed spelling of Yazan, an old South Arabian (Yemeni) name tied to Dhu Yazan, a legendary Himyarite figure; it is sometimes linked to a place or tribe. Meaning is debated, so the route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Yazan: an old South Arabian name (said 'YAH-zin'). Its meaning is debated, which we note.

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA compressed spelling of Yazan, an old South Arabian (Yemeni) name tied to Dhu Yazan, a legendary Himyarite figure; it is sometimes linked to a place or tribe. Meaning is debated, so the route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12248 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 68

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

Yazn is a spelling of Yazan, an old South Arabian (Yemeni) name linked to Dhu Yazan, a legendary Himyarite hero, and sometimes to a place or tribe. Its precise meaning is debated, so the route is uncertain, which we note. It reaches the U.S. through Arabic-heritage families (said 'YAH-zin').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, heritage-rich, and distinctive.

Did you know? Yazn is a compact spelling of Yazan, an ancient South Arabian name tied to the legendary Himyarite figure Dhu Yazan — a heritage-rich pick whose meaning is debated, which we note (said 'YAH-zin').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Yazn — Spelling of Yazan; South Arabian; meaning debated

Variations

YazanYazenYazin

Nicknames

YazZin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yazn mean?

Yazn is a spelling of Yazan, an ancient South Arabian name tied to Dhu Yazan; its meaning is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yazn?

It's said YAH-zin /ˈjɑː.zɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yazn a boy or girl name?

Yazn is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Yazn?

Yazn is a rare name in the U.S., carried mainly by Arabic-heritage families.