Yaasmiin
Yaasmiin is a Muslim girl name of Persian, Somali spelling origin, meaning “Jasmine flower”.
| Meaning | Jasmine flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian, Somali spelling |
| Written as | ياسمين |
| Pronunciation | yaas-MEEN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia |
Meaning and origin of Yaasmiin
Yaasmiin is Yasmin spelled the Somali way, with doubled vowels for the long sounds, and it is pronounced much like Yasmeen. The name started as the Persian yasaman, jasmine, which Arabic took up as yasamin. From Arabic it spread across the Muslim world, and it also gave English the word jasmine. Among Somalis it ranks as one of the most popular names for girls.
Is Yaasmiin a Muslim name?
Yaasmiin is the Somali form of Yasmin, a Persian name long at home in Arabic and widely given by Muslim families.
How popular is Yaasmiin?
Somalis in the Horn of Africa and abroad use it often.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yaasmiin mean?
Yaasmiin means 'Jasmine flower'. It is of Persian, Somali spelling origin.
Is Yaasmiin a Muslim name?
Yaasmiin is the Somali form of Yasmin, a Persian name long at home in Arabic and widely given by Muslim families.
How do you pronounce Yaasmiin?
Yaasmiin is pronounced yaas-MEEN.
Is Yaasmiin a boy or girl name?
Yaasmiin is usually a girl name.