Yasir means wealthy or easy — from the Arabic. Yasir Arafat IS one of the most significant political figures of the 20th century. Ammar ibn Yasir IS one of Islam's earliest companions. Two syllables of the most significant political figure, Islam's-earliest-companion, and Arabic-wealthy.
Arafat IS one of the most significant political figures.
Ammar ibn Yasir IS Islam's earliest companion.
Two syllables with a warm, Arabic sound: YAH-sir.
The meaning wealthy/easy IS aspirationally blessed.
The Arabic heritage gives genuine depth.
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The vibe of Yasir
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Origin & history of Yasir
Arabic yasir (wealthy/easy)→Yasir
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Arabic / Urdu roots
Yasir means wealthy. Arafat IS the most significant political figure. Ammar IS Islam's earliest companion.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Arabic; Ammar ibn Yasir; Arafat (1929–2004).
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Today
Yasir remains a beloved choice, ranking #1292 in the US. 3,084 babies have been named Yasir since 1974.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Yasir?
2019peak year
Yasir first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1974. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2019, 205 babies received the name (ranked #1017). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1292), with roughly 150 babies named Yasir each year. Yasir's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 3,084 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Yasir's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — significant achievement. People named Yasir tend to be warm, wealthy, and gifted at being the most significant AND earliest companion.
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