Yazan
Yazan is a Muslim boy name of Arabic (ancient Yemeni) origin, meaning “Name of an ancient Yemeni royal line”.
| Meaning | Name of an ancient Yemeni royal line |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (ancient Yemeni) |
| Written as | يزن |
| Pronunciation | YAH-zan |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Saudi Arabia |
Meaning and origin of Yazan
Yazan is an old name from southern Arabia. It is best known through Dhu Yazan, the family of Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan, a hero of the Himyarite kingdom. Shortly before Islam he drove Abyssinian rule out of Yemen, and his adventures live on in a well-loved Arabic folk epic. The original meaning of Yazan is not certain. In recent decades it has become a favourite for boys in Jordan, Palestine and Syria.
Is Yazan a Muslim name?
Muslim families widely give Yazan, an old Arabic name, above all in the Gulf and the Levant.
How popular is Yazan?
It is very popular in Saudi Arabia, Syria, Palestine and Jordan.
Gifts with the name Yazan
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Spellings and variants of Yazan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yazan mean?
Yazan means 'Name of an ancient Yemeni royal line'. It is of Arabic (ancient Yemeni) origin.
Is Yazan a Muslim name?
Muslim families widely give Yazan, an old Arabic name, above all in the Gulf and the Levant.
How do you pronounce Yazan?
Yazan is pronounced YAH-zan.
Is Yazan a boy or girl name?
Yazan is usually a boy name.