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Bin Yarouf
Total population
undetermined
Regions with significant populations
Languages
Unique mixture of Gulf Arabic, Shihhi Arabic and Omani Arabic
Religion
Sunni Islam, Hanbali

Bin Yarouf is a patrilineal clan name used by some Arabian tribes. In the United Arab Emirates, Bin Yaroufs mainly populate the cities of Dubai, Alkhan and Dibba Al-Hisn, an enclave of Sharjah. Members of the clan live in Dibba Al-Baya, Oman, but choose not to carry the clan's name. Other members of the clan migrated to Ajman.

Etymology

The surname is of Arabic origin (Arabic بن يعروف). It is considered one of the original clans in the United Arab Emirates. The tribe's name is Al Suwaidi.

Notable members

  • Abdulla Bin Yaroof
  • Mohammed Bin Yaroof