The nameYacine
Yacine is a boy's name of Arabic origin, taken from the title of a chapter of the Quran. It has been given steadily in France since the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Yacine comes from Ya-Sin, two letters of the Arabic alphabet that open the 36th surah of the Quran. Their meaning is unknown; tradition made it one of the titles of the Prophet Muhammad.
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Yassine or Yasin.
History
The name is widely given in North Africa. The Algerian writer Kateb Yacine made it famous in literature. In France it peaked around 2010.
Famous people named Yacine
- Kateb Yacine, Algerian writer
- Yacine Brahimi, footballer
Popularity of the name Yacine
Yacine in France
Yacine was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 4,685 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Yacine. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Yacine in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 222 births a year on average, against 286 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yacine mean?
Yacine comes from Ya-Sin, two letters of the Arabic alphabet that open the 36th surah of the Quran. Their meaning is unknown; tradition made it one of the titles of the Prophet Muhammad.
What is the origin of the name Yacine?
Arabic. It is also spelled Yassine or Yasin.
Is Yacine a girl's or a boy's name?
Yacine is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Yacine?
Kateb Yacine, Algerian writer; Yacine Brahimi, footballer.