Yamani

Yamani is a term used to indicate origin from Yemen. In Arabic, the standard masculine adjective meaning “from Yemen” is al-Yamani (اليمني), and in English it is commonly transliterated as Yamani or Yemeni depending on the dialect and transcription. The word functions as a demonym for Yemenis and can describe people, culture, or items associated with Yemen.

As a surname, Yamani is found among individuals of Yemeni origin across the Arab world and in diaspora communities. In many cases, the surname signals ancestral ties to Yemen, though bearers may now reside in a variety of countries and hold diverse national identities. Spelling variants arise from transliteration practices, with Yamani and Yemeni being the most common forms.

Culturally and historically, the name is tied to Yemeni heritage and can appear in genealogical records, personal names, and contemporary public life. It is encountered in contexts ranging from family histories to documentation of regional origins.

See also Yemen; Yemeni people; al-Yamani.