Yazan
Yazan is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “Ancient Yemeni kingdom”, pronounced YAH-zan. It ranked #1127 in the United States in 2025, given to 190 babies, and peaked at #1127 in 2025. Common nicknames: Yaz, Zan.
How popular is Yazan in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Yazan mean, and where does it come from?
Yazan is the name of an ancient Himyarite dynasty of southern Arabia, and of Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan, the sixth-century Yemeni king who drove out an Ethiopian occupation and became the hero of a folk epic still recited across the Arab world. The name is especially common in Jordan, Palestine and Syria. American records hold it from 1983, and it has climbed steadily since to its highest position in 2025, still outside the top thousand.
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Famous People Named Yazan
- Yazan Al-Naimat — Jordanian international footballer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Yazan mean?
Yazan is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "Ancient Yemeni kingdom." Yazan is the name of an ancient Himyarite dynasty of southern Arabia, and of Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan, the sixth-century Yemeni king who drove out an Ethiopian occupation and became the hero of a folk epic still recited across the Arab world. The name is especially common in Jordan, Palestine and Syria.
How do you pronounce Yazan?
Yazan is pronounced YAH-zan. Common variations include Yazen, Yazzan, Yazann.
Is Yazan a boy name?
Yes, Yazan is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Yaz, Zan.