Names/Younes/Younes Belhanda
AthleteMoroccan1990 – present

Younes Belhanda

Professional footballer, midfielder for Moroccan national team

Biography

Moroccan professional footballer and midfielder known for his technical skills. He has played for numerous European clubs and the Moroccan national team.

Quick Facts
Category

Athlete

Nationality

Moroccan

Born

1990

Thinking about the name

Younes

Arabic origin

A North African and Middle Eastern form of Yunus, derived from the Arabic prophet Jonah (Yunus in Arabic), known for his faith and perseverance. The name carries spiritual weight and is particularly popular in Maghrebi communities, where it represents both religious heritage and cultural pride. Younes feels modern yet deeply rooted in Islamic tradition.