Yaasiin Cismaan Keenadiid - Family and Name

Family and Name

There is no standard English translation of his name. His first name can be spelled Yaasiin, Yasin, Xaaji, or Hagi. The next part of his name has been spelled Cismann or Cusmaan. Some put Yuusuf as a third name. There is a general agreement on spelling his last name Keenadiid.

Yaasiin is a member of the Keenadiid family. He is related to Ali Yusuf Keenadiid, the former sultan of Hobyo (see Northern Somali sultanates). His father, Osman Yusuf Kenadid, was the brother of Ali Yusuf and the creator of the Osmanya script.