Yasser

Yasser is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the triliteral root Y-S-R, meaning to ease, to make something easy, or relief. The name is associated with facilitation and support. It has several transliterations in Latin script, including Yasir, Yassir, Yaser, and Yasser, reflecting variations in pronunciation across dialects.

In the Arab world and among Muslim communities, the name has been borne by notable figures, notably Yasser Arafat (1929–2004), the Palestinian political leader who chaired the Palestine Liberation Organization and served as President of the Palestinian Authority; he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 along with Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin. Another well-known bearer is Yasser Al-Qahtani (born 1982), a Saudi footballer who played as a forward for Al Hilal and the Saudi national team.

As a given name, Yasser is widely used across the Arab world and in the global diaspora, including North America, Europe, and Africa. It is typically masculine and reflects common cultural usage in Arabic-speaking regions.