Yassine

Yassine is a masculine given name of Arabic origin that is widely used across the Arab world and in North Africa, as well as in immigrant communities in Europe and the Americas. The name is a variant of several spellings, including Yasin, Yacine, Yassin, and Yaseen, with regional differences in pronunciation and transliteration.

Etymology and meaning: Yassine derives from the Arabic letters Ya-Sin, the title of the 36th chapter (surah) of the Qur'an. In Islamic tradition, Ya-Sin is a revered chapter, and as a name it carries cultural and religious associations rather than a literal meaning beyond its Qur’anic origin.

Usage: It is predominantly a male given name. In Francophone North Africa it is often spelled Yassine or Yacine; in other contexts you may see Yassin or Yaseen.

Notable people: One internationally recognized bearer is Yassine Bounou, commonly known as Bono, a Moroccan professional football goalkeeper who has played for Sevilla FC in La Liga and for the Morocco national team.

See also: Yasin, Ya-Sin, Yacine — variants and related names.