Yasien
Yasien is a Muslim boy name meaning “Ya Sin, the opening letters of Surah 36”.
| Meaning | Ya Sin, the opening letters of Surah 36 |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, South African/Dutch spelling |
| Arabic spelling | يس |
| Pronunciation | yah-SEEN |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yasien
Yasien is the Cape Malay and South African spelling of Yāsīn, using the Dutch-Afrikaans 'ie' for the long ee sound. Yā Sīn are the two letters that open the 36th surah of the Quran, which carries that name. Many Muslims regard Yasin as one of the names of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, though this is a matter of tradition rather than certainty.
Is Yasien a Muslim name?
Yes. Yasien is the South African spelling of Yasin, the name of a surah of the Quran, and is a common Muslim name in Cape Town.
Is Yasien in the Quran?
Ya Sin is the opening of Surah Ya Sin: 'Ya Sin. By the wise Quran' (Quran 36:1-2).
Where is the name Yasien used?
Very common among Cape Malay and other Muslim communities in South Africa.
Gifts with the name Yasien
- Yasien name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Yasien baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Yasien
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yasien mean?
Yasien means 'Ya Sin, the opening letters of Surah 36'. It comes from Arabic, South African/Dutch spelling.
Is Yasien a Muslim name?
Yes. Yasien is the South African spelling of Yasin, the name of a surah of the Quran, and is a common Muslim name in Cape Town.
How do you write Yasien in Arabic?
Yasien is written يس in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yasien?
Yasien is pronounced yah-SEEN.
Is Yasien mentioned in the Quran?
Ya Sin is the opening of Surah Ya Sin: 'Ya Sin. By the wise Quran' (Quran 36:1-2).