Boy's name · Word from the Quran
Yasin: meaning and origin
يس- Meaning
- The two letters Ya' Sin that open Surah 36; their meaning is known to Allah
- Arabic
- يس
- Say it
- yaa-SEEN
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Word from the Quran
- Also spelled
- Yaseen, Yassin
- Source
- Quran 36:1
Where it comes from
The opening letters of Surah 36. Most scholars hold the meaning of these letters is known only to Allah; some scholars, including Imam Malik, disliked using it as a name.
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Surah Yaseen, 36:1 · Read it with translation and audio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yasin mean?
The two letters Ya' Sin that open Surah 36; their meaning is known to Allah.
How do you pronounce Yasin?
Say it as yaa-SEEN; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written يس.
Is Yasin in the Quran?
Yes. It appears in Surah Yaseen (36:1).
Is Yasin a boy's or girl's name?
Yasin is a boy's name.
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