ياسين

Yassine

boyQuranic (Arabic letters)Muslim

Yassine is a Muslim boy name of Quranic (Arabic letters), Maghrebi spelling origin, meaning “Ya-Sin, title of Surah 36”.

MeaningYa-Sin, title of Surah 36
GenderBoy
OriginQuranic (Arabic letters), Maghrebi spelling
Written asياسين
Pronunciationyah-SEEN
TraditionMuslim
Used inMorocco, Algeria, Tunisia, France

Meaning and origin of Yassine

Yassine is how Yasin is usually written in the Maghreb and in France. The letters ya and sin open Surah 36 and give it its title. In Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia it is one of the best-loved names for boys. The doubled s stops the letter from sounding like a z in French. Like all the letters that open certain surahs, its precise meaning is known to God alone.

Is Yassine a Muslim name?

Yassine is taken from the Quran, from the surah that begins 'Ya Sin. By the wise Quran' (Quran 36:1-2).

How popular is Yassine?

It is very common across the Maghreb and among North African families in Belgium and France.

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Spellings and variants of Yassine

YasinYaseenYacineYasien

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yassine mean?

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

Is Yassine a Muslim name?

Yassine is taken from the Quran, from the surah that begins 'Ya Sin. By the wise Quran' (Quran 36:1-2).

How do you pronounce Yassine?

Yassine is pronounced yah-SEEN.

Is Yassine a boy or girl name?

Yassine is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.