ياسين

Yassine

boyQuranic (Arabic letters), Maghrebi spelling

Yassine is a Muslim boy name meaning “The letters Ya-Sin, title of Surah 36”.

MeaningThe letters Ya-Sin, title of Surah 36
GenderBoy
OriginQuranic (Arabic letters), Maghrebi spelling
Arabic spellingياسين
Pronunciationyah-SEEN
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Yassine

Yassine is the North African and French spelling of Yāsīn, the opening letters and title of Surah 36 of the Quran. It is one of the most popular boys' names in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. The doubled s keeps the s sound in French spelling. As with all the opening letters of surahs, the exact meaning is known to God.

Is Yassine a Muslim name?

Yes. Yassine is a Muslim name taken from the Quran, the North African spelling of Yasin.

Is Yassine in the Quran?

Surah 36 begins 'Ya Sin. By the wise Quran' (Quran 36:1-2).

Where is the name Yassine used?

Very common in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, and among North African families in France and Belgium.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yassine mean?

Yassine means 'The letters Ya-Sin, title of Surah 36'. It comes from Quranic (Arabic letters), Maghrebi spelling.

Is Yassine a Muslim name?

Yes. Yassine is a Muslim name taken from the Quran, the North African spelling of Yasin.

How do you write Yassine in Arabic?

Yassine is written ياسين in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Yassine?

Yassine is pronounced yah-SEEN.

Is Yassine mentioned in the Quran?

Surah 36 begins 'Ya Sin. By the wise Quran' (Quran 36:1-2).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.