Yasin
Yasin is a Muslim boy name meaning “The letters Ya-Sin, title of Surah 36”.
| Meaning | The letters Ya-Sin, title of Surah 36 |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Quranic (Arabic letters) |
| Arabic spelling | يس |
| Pronunciation | yah-SEEN |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yasin
Yasin is the standard Turkish, Urdu and general spelling of Yāsīn, the letters that open Surah 36. Surah Ya-Sin is sometimes called the heart of the Quran in popular tradition and is widely recited for the sick and the dead. Some scholars counted Yāsīn among the names of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, though its exact meaning is known only to God.
Is Yasin a Muslim name?
Yes. Yasin is a Muslim name taken directly from the Quran.
Is Yasin in the Quran?
Surah 36 opens with these letters: 'Ya Sin. By the wise Quran' (Quran 36:1-2).
Where is the name Yasin used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; especially common in Turkey, Pakistan, Somalia and the Balkans.
Gifts with the name Yasin
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Spellings and variants of Yasin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yasin mean?
Yasin means 'The letters Ya-Sin, title of Surah 36'. It comes from Quranic (Arabic letters).
Is Yasin a Muslim name?
Yes. Yasin is a Muslim name taken directly from the Quran.
How do you write Yasin in Arabic?
Yasin is written يس in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yasin?
Yasin is pronounced yah-SEEN.
Is Yasin mentioned in the Quran?
Surah 36 opens with these letters: 'Ya Sin. By the wise Quran' (Quran 36:1-2).