Yaqeen
Yaqeen is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Certainty, firm conviction”.
| Meaning | Certainty, firm conviction |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | يقين |
| Pronunciation | ya-KEEN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Yaqeen
Yaqeen means certainty: a faith so firmly settled that doubt finds no room in it. The word occurs more than once in the Quran, and in one verse it refers to death, the one thing every person can be sure of. As a name it suits both girls and boys. It is especially popular in South Asia and with Muslim families who speak English.
Is Yaqeen a Muslim name?
Yaqeen carries a clear Quranic meaning of certain faith, as in 'And worship your Lord until there comes to you the certainty (al-yaqīn)' (Quran 15:99).
How popular is Yaqeen?
It is used in Pakistan, India and the diaspora, and now and then in the Gulf.
Gifts with the name Yaqeen
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Spellings and variants of Yaqeen
Names similar to Yaqeen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yaqeen mean?
Yaqeen means 'Certainty, firm conviction'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Yaqeen a Muslim name?
Yaqeen carries a clear Quranic meaning of certain faith, as in 'And worship your Lord until there comes to you the certainty (al-yaqīn)' (Quran 15:99).
How do you pronounce Yaqeen?
Yaqeen is pronounced ya-KEEN.
Is Yaqeen a boy or girl name?
Yaqeen is used for both boys and girls.