Jessamine
Jessamine is a girl name of Persian, via Arabic and French origin, meaning “Jasmine flower”.
| Meaning | Jasmine flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian, via Arabic and French |
| Pronunciation | JES-uh-min |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Jessamine
Jessamine is an older English spelling of jasmine, the fragrant climbing flower. The word came into European languages through Arabic yasmin from the Persian yasaman. As a given name it was taken up in the nineteenth century, when flower names were in fashion, and it shares its root with the much more popular Jasmine and with Yasmin.
Is Jessamine a religious name?
Jessamine is a flower name with no religious background; its roots in Persian give it a cross-cultural flavour shared with Yasmin and Jasmine.
How popular is Jessamine?
Rare in English-speaking countries, chosen as a vintage alternative to Jasmine.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jessamine mean?
Jessamine means 'Jasmine flower'. It is of Persian, via Arabic and French origin.
Does Jessamine have a religious meaning?
Jessamine is a flower name with no religious background; its roots in Persian give it a cross-cultural flavour shared with Yasmin and Jasmine.
How do you pronounce Jessamine?
Jessamine is pronounced JES-uh-min.
Is Jessamine a boy or girl name?
Jessamine is usually a girl name.