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Yezen

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Yezen

Pronounced YEH-zen /ˈjɛ.zən/Medium

Meaning: A spelling close to the Arabic Yazan, tied to Dhu Yazan, an ancient Yemeni king and tribe of Himyar. The name is honored in Arab tradition; this spelling is a variant, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A name with ancient roots: Yezen echoes the Arabic Yazan (said 'YEH-zen'). Historic and strong.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling close to the Arabic Yazan, tied to Dhu Yazan, an ancient Yemeni king and tribe of Himyar. The name is honored in Arab tradition; this spelling is a variant, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#14119 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 57

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720012023

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

Yezen echoes the Arabic Yazan, tied to Dhu Yazan of ancient Yemen. It carries a historic, dignified feel; this spelling is a variant, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'YEH-zen').

It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Arab families. Rare, historic, and strong.

Did you know? Yezen is close to the Arabic Yazan, linked to Dhu Yazan, an ancient Yemeni king and Himyarite tribe — a name honored in Arab tradition, here in a variant spelling (said 'YEH-zen').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Yezen — Arabic Yazan variant; ancient Yemeni name

Variations

YazanYazenYezan

Nicknames

YezZen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yezen mean?

Yezen echoes the Arabic Yazan, tied to Dhu Yazan of ancient Yemen. This spelling is a variant, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yezen?

It's said YEH-zen /ˈjɛ.zən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yezen a boy or girl name?

Yezen is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yezen?

Yezen is a rare name in the U.S.

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