Political LeaderPalestinian1929 – 2004
Yasser Arafat
PLO founder and Palestinian political leader, Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Biography
Palestinian political leader and founder of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), serving as President of the Palestinian Authority from 1996 until his death in 2004.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
Palestinian
Born
1929
Died
2004
Thinking about the name
Yassin
Arabic origin
“An Arabic name derived from 'Yasin,' the 36th Quranic chapter, Yassin carries profound Islamic spiritual significance alongside everyday usability. The name balances religious reverence with accessibility, popular across the Middle East, North Africa, and diaspora communities for its meaningful connection to Islamic tradition.”