Yassin ( ar, ياسين, ) is a surname and unisex given name of Arabic origin. The name comes from a chapter (

surah A ''surah'' (; ar, سورة, sūrah, , ), is the equivalent of "chapter" in the Qur'an. There are 114 ''surahs'' in the Quran, each divided into '' ayats'' (verses). The chapters or ''surahs'' are of unequal length; the shortest surah (''Al-Ka ...

) of the

Quran The Quran (, ; Standard Arabic: , Quranic Arabic: , , 'the recitation'), also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God. It is organized in 114 chapters (pl.: , s ...

called

Ya-Sin Yā SīnGeorge Sale translates Y. S. (also Yaseen; ar, يٰسٓ, ; the letters 'Yodh#Arabic yāʼ, Yāʼ' and 'Shin (letter)#Arabic šīn/sīn, Sīn') is the 36th sūrah, chapter of the Quran (''sūrah''). It has 83 verses (''āyāt''). It is ...

. Variants are Yassin, Yaseni, Yassine, Yaseen, Jasin and Yacine. People with the name include:

Mononym

* Yasin (rapper) also known as Yasin Byn, Swedish hip hop artist

Given name

* Yasin Abu Bakr (born Lennox Philip), leader of the Jamaat al Muslimeen, a Muslim group in Trinidad and Tobago *

Yasin Anwar Yaseen Anwar (born March 31, 1951) is a Pakistani-American banker who had been the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan from 20 October 2011 to 31 January 2014. He previously also acted as deputy governor and has 33 years of experience in intern ...

(born 1951), Pakistani-American banker, former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan * Yasin Arafat (born 1987), Bangladeshi cricketer * Yasin Aslan, Turkish author * Yasin Avcı (footballer born 1983), Turkish footballer * Yasin Avcı (footballer born 1984), Turkish footballer * Yasin Aydın (born 1995), Turkish volleyball player *

Yasiin Bey Yasiin Bey (; born Dante Terrell Smith, December 11, 1973), previously and more commonly known by his stage name Mos Def (), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. His hip hop career began in 1994, alongside his siblings in the s ...

(born 1973), new name of hip hop artist Mos Def * Yasin Bhatkal, or Mohammed Ahmed Siddibappa, founder leader of the proscribed terrorist organisation Indian Mujahideen * Yasin Çakmak (born 1985), Turkish footballer * Yasin Dutton, Professor of Arabic in School of Languages & Literature at the University of Cape Town *

Yasin Ali Egal Yasin Ali Egal (born 1 March 1991) is a former Somali footballer who played as a defender. Club career Yasin began his career with Elman in 2003, signing for Banadir Telecom in 2006, before finishing his career with the club. International ...

(born 1991), Somali footballer * Yasin Ehliz (born 1992), German ice hockey player * Yasin Erdal (born 1986), Turkish-Dutch futsal player *

Yasin al-Hashimi Yasin al-Hashimi, born Yasin Hilmi Salman ( ar, ياسين الهاشمي‎; 1884 – 21 January 1937), was an Iraqi politician who twice served as the prime minister. Like many of Iraq's early leaders, al-Hashimi served as a military office ...

(1884–1937), Iraqi politician * Yasin Hayal (born 1980), Turkish criminal * Yasin Karaca (1983), Turkish footballer * Yasin Osman Kenadid (1919–1988), Somali intellectual, writer and linguist *

Yasin Malik Yasin Malik (born 3 April 1966) is a Kashmiri separatist leader and former militant who advocates the separation of Kashmir from both India and Pakistan. He is the Chairman of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front, which originally spearheaded ar ...

(born 1966), Kashmiri separatist leader, advocates the separation of Kashmir from India and Pakistan *

Yasin Haji Mohamoud Yasin Haji Mohamoud Hiir ( so, Yaasiin Xaaji Maxamuud Xiir) also known as Faratoon is a Somali politician, and is a member of Somaliland's Lower House of Parliament (House of Representatives). Prior to his election as a member of Somaliland's Ho ...

, Somali politician and Foreign Minister *

Yasin Merchant Yasin Merchant, born 17 December 1966 is India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous ...

(born 1966), Indian snooker player * Yasin Mishaui (born 1975), Bulgarian-Arab footballer * Yasin Said Numan (born 1948), Yemeni politician *

Yasin Hassan Omar Yasin Hassan Omar (sometimes spelt Yassin; born 1 January 1983) was convicted for his role in the attempted 21 July attacks on London's public transport system. He was found guilty of attempting to detonate a device on the London Underground Vic ...

(born 1983), convicted criminal for his role in the attempted 21 July attacks on London's public transport system * Yasin Özdenak (born 1948), Turkish footballer * Yasin Öztekin (born 1987), Turkish-German footballer * Yasin Öztop (born 1991), Turkish footballer * Yasin Pehlivan (born 1989), Austrian footballer * Yasin Pilavcılar (born 1990), Turkish jockey * Yasin Salmani (born 2002), Iranian footballer * Yasin Sancak (born 1978), Turkish volleyball player *

Yasin Haji Osman Sharmarke Yasin Haji Osman Sharmarke ( so, Yaasiin Haaji 'Ismaan Shirmarke, ar, ياسين الحاج عثمان شارماركي) was a Somali political figure and activist. History He was the leader and founder of the Somali Youth League (SYL), So ...

, Somali politician and activist * Yasin Sulaiman (born 1975), Malaysian singer * Yasin Sülün (born 1977), Turkish footballer and coach * Yasin Temel (born 1977), Turkish neurosurgeon *

Yasin Wattoo Mian Muhammad Yasin Khan Wattoo was a Pakistani politician who was the Finance Minister of Pakistan from 1986 to 1988. He died on 29 April 2002 in a road accident. Early life and career Wattoo was born in 1929, in Jamal Kot village of Depalpur Te ...

, Pakistani politician and government minister * Yasin Yılmaz (born 1989), Turkish-German footballer

Surname

Abdul Rahman Yasin Abdul Rahman Yasin ( ar, عبد الرحمن يس ; born April 10, 1960) is an Iraqi-American terrorist and fugitive who took part in the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing terrorist attack. Yasin is presumed to have helped make the bombs and explo ...

(born 1960), 1993 World Trade Center bomber planner * Ahmed Yusuf Yasin (born 1957), Vice-President of Somaliland, 2002−2010 * Bilal Yasin (born 1970), Pakistani politician and member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab * Deqa Yasin, Somali politician and government minister *

Hassan Sheheryar Yasin Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, often referred to by his initials, HSY, (born 26 October 1976) is a Pakistani fashion designer and television host. Born to a Arain family who were active in politics. His father, Mian Hamid Yasin, was a chief whip in Z ...

, aka HSY, Pakistani fashion designer and television host * Iman Khatib-Yasin (born 1964), Israeli Arab social worker and politician * Ismail Yasin (1912−1972), Egyptian actor and comedian * Khalid Yasin (born 1946), Islamic activist * Khalid Yasin bdul Aziz(1940−1978), American jazz organist and pianist known as Larry Young * Lilah Yasin (born 1957), Malaysian politician * Mian Hamid Yasin, Pakistani politician, member of the National Assembly of Pakistan * Mo Yasin, Pakistani squash player * Mohammad Yasin (cricketer) (born 1992), Pakistani cricketer *

Mohammad Yasin (politician) Mohammad Yasin (; born 10 October 1971) is a British-Pakistani politician serving as Member of Parliament (MP) for Bedford since 2017. A member of the Labour Party, he was a Member of Bedford Borough Council from 2006 to 2019. Early life Yasi ...

(born 1971), British politician * Nabeel Yasin (born 1950), Iraqi poet, journalist and political activist * Naved Yasin (born 1987), Pakistani cricketer * Nurmemet Yasin (c. 1977-reportedly died 2011), Uighur Chinese author * Rachmat Yasin (born 1963), or Rahmat Yasin, Indonesian politician * Rania al Yassin,

Queen Rania of Jordan Rania Al-Abdullah ( ar, رانيا العبد الله, ; born Rania Al-Yassin, 31 August 1970) is Queen of Jordan as the wife of King Abdullah II. Rania was born in Kuwait to Palestinian parents. She received her bachelor's degree in busi ...

(born 1970), wife of King Abdullah II of Jordan *

Salim Yasin Salim Yasin ( ar, سليم سعيد ياسين; 10 October 1937 – 6 March 2016) was a Syrian economist, academic and former deputy prime minister for economic affairs. Early life and education Yasin was born in Latakia on 10 October 1937. He r ...

(1937–2016), Syrian economist and politician *

Shadya Yasin Shadya Yasin ( so, Shaadiyya Yaasiin; ar, شادية ياسين) is a Somali social activist, poet and teacher. Personal life Yasin was born around 1984 in Somalia. Later living for a period in Tanzania and Kenya, she emigrated to Canada in 199 ...

, Somali social activist * Yazid Yasin, Singapore footballer *

Yevgeny Yasin Yevgeny Grigoryevich Yasin (russian: Евге́ний Григо́рьевич Я́син; born 7 May 1934) is a prominent Russian economist. He was the Russian Minister for the Economy between 1994 and 1997. Until July 2021 was an academic supervi ...

(1934–2023), Russian economist and politician * Yusuf Yasin (1888−1962), Syrian-origin Saudi Arabian politician *

Abdallah ibn Yasin Abdallah ibn Yasin () (died 7 July 1059 C.E. in "Krifla" near Rommani, present-day Morocco) was a theologian and spiritual leader of the Almoravid movement. Early life, education and career Abdallah ibn Yasin was from the tribe of the Jazulah ( ...

(died 1059), theologian, founder, and first leader of the Almoravid movement and dynasty

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