Find out how popular the first name Yamen has been for the last 18 years (from 2007 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yamen by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Yamen is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 29 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Yamen.

The history of the first name Yamen

The name Yamen has its origins in Arabic and is derived from the word "yamin," which means "right hand" or "right side." This name has been in use since ancient times in the Middle East and North Africa, where Arabic is widely spoken.

Yamen is believed to have been a popular name among the early Arab tribes and was often given to male children as a symbol of strength, power, and honor. In Islamic culture, the right hand is considered the "clean" hand, used for eating and greeting, while the left hand is traditionally reserved for less dignified tasks.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Yamen can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. The name is mentioned in reference to a group of people known as the "Yamen tribe" who lived in ancient Arabia.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yamen. One of the earliest recorded figures was Yamen ibn Hubaira (590-679 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned military leader who participated in several significant battles during the early Muslim conquests.

Another famous bearer of the name was Yamen al-Jawhari (d. 1003 CE), a celebrated Arabic lexicographer and linguist from Iraq. He is best known for his monumental work, "Sihah al-Lughah," a comprehensive dictionary of the Arabic language that became a standard reference for centuries.

In the 12th century, Yamen al-Dimashqi (1127-1202 CE) was a renowned Syrian historian and geographer. His most famous work, "Nukhbat al-Dahr fi 'Aja'ib al-Barr wa al-Bahr" (The Cream of the Age Concerning the Marvels of the Land and the Sea), provided valuable insights into the geography, history, and culture of the medieval Islamic world.

During the Ottoman Empire, Yamen Pasha (1459-1528 CE) was a distinguished military leader and statesman. He served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) under Sultan Selim I and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire into the Middle East and North Africa.

In more recent times, Yamen Mubarak (1934-2020) was a prominent Egyptian politician and diplomat. He served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1981 to 1982 and later held various diplomatic positions, including the position of Secretary-General of the Arab League from 2001 to 2011.

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