ياسر

Yaasir

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Yaasir is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Easy-going; one who brings ease”.

MeaningEasy-going; one who brings ease
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Written asياسر
PronunciationYAA-sir
TraditionMuslim
Used inSomalia, Gulf States, Pakistan, Worldwide

Meaning and origin of Yaasir

Yaasir spells Yasir, a name for someone easy-going, or someone who makes life easy and prosperous. It comes from the root y-s-r, ease. Its great bearer was Yasir ibn 'Amir, the father of 'Ammar ibn Yasir. Yasir and his wife Sumayya were among the very first Muslims to give their lives for their faith in Makkah. The doubled a is a Somali and East African spelling habit.

Is Yaasir a Muslim name?

Yaasir honours the early martyr Yasir ibn Amir, and its root appears in 'For indeed, with hardship comes ease (yusr)' (Quran 94:5).

How popular is Yaasir?

The name is found throughout the Muslim world, and this spelling is typical of Somalis.

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Spellings and variants of Yaasir

Names similar to Yaasir

YasirAmmarYusriMuyassar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yaasir mean?

Yaasir means 'Easy-going; one who brings ease'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Yaasir a Muslim name?

Yaasir honours the early martyr Yasir ibn Amir, and its root appears in 'For indeed, with hardship comes ease (yusr)' (Quran 94:5).

How do you pronounce Yaasir?

Yaasir is pronounced YAA-sir.

Is Yaasir a boy or girl name?

Yaasir is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.