Jasmin
Jasmin is a Muslim unisex name of Persian (yāsaman), via Arabic yāsamīn origin, meaning “Jasmine flower”.
| Meaning | Jasmine flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Persian (yāsaman), via Arabic yāsamīn |
| Written as | یاسمین |
| Pronunciation | YAS-meen |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bosnia, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Jasmin
The jasmine flower was yāsaman in Persian, then yāsamīn in Arabic, and from there it reached European languages as Jasmin. In Bosnia it is a familiar boy's name, while the feminine Jasmina is used for girls. Germany and many other countries, by contrast, use Jasmin for girls. In the Arab world the flower name takes the form Yasmin, and in Turkey it becomes Yasemin.
Is Jasmin a Muslim name?
Jasmin is a Persian flower name rather than a religious one, but Bosnian Muslims use it widely, and its Arabic form Yasmin is common across the Muslim world.
How popular is Jasmin?
Bosnians give it to boys, other Europeans give it to girls, and Arabic speakers say Yasmin.
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Spellings and variants of Jasmin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jasmin mean?
Jasmin means 'Jasmine flower'. It is of Persian (yāsaman), via Arabic yāsamīn origin.
Is Jasmin a Muslim name?
Jasmin is a Persian flower name rather than a religious one, but Bosnian Muslims use it widely, and its Arabic form Yasmin is common across the Muslim world.
How do you pronounce Jasmin?
Jasmin is pronounced YAS-meen.
Is Jasmin a boy or girl name?
Jasmin is used for both boys and girls.