Yakin
Yakin is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Certainty, conviction”.
| Meaning | Certainty, conviction |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish/Indonesian spelling |
| Arabic spelling | يقين |
| Pronunciation | yah-KEEN |
| Arabic root | ي ق ن (y-q-n) — to be certain |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yakin
Yakin is a spelling of the Arabic yaqīn, certainty, where k stands for the Arabic qāf. In Turkish yakın is a different word meaning 'near, close', while in Indonesian and Malay yakin means 'sure, confident', borrowed from Arabic. As a name it is generally understood in the Arabic sense of firm faith.
Is Yakin a Muslim name?
Yes. Yakin is a form of the Arabic name Yaqin, meaning certainty of faith.
Is Yakin in the Quran?
Its source word appears in the Quran: 'And worship your Lord until there comes to you the certainty (al-yaqīn)' (Quran 15:99).
Where is the name Yakin used?
Found in Indonesia, Malaysia and occasionally Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yakin mean?
Yakin means 'Certainty, conviction'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish/Indonesian spelling.
Is Yakin a Muslim name?
Yes. Yakin is a form of the Arabic name Yaqin, meaning certainty of faith.
How do you write Yakin in Arabic?
Yakin is written يقين in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yakin?
Yakin is pronounced yah-KEEN.
Is Yakin mentioned in the Quran?
Its source word appears in the Quran: 'And worship your Lord until there comes to you the certainty (al-yaqīn)' (Quran 15:99).