Yasmin
Yasmin is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, from Persian yasaman origin, meaning “Jasmine flower”.
| Meaning | Jasmine flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, from Persian yasaman |
| Written as | ياسمين |
| Pronunciation | YAS-min |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, North Africa, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Yasmin
Yasmin is the most widely used spelling of yasamin, the jasmine flower in Arabic. Arabic borrowed the word from Persian, and English took jasmine from the same source. For generations Yasmin has been a favourite for girls from Morocco to Egypt and Syria, and on to Pakistan and India. It is easy to say in almost any language, which helps it travel.
Is Yasmin a Muslim name?
Yasmin is a popular name among Muslims worldwide; though Persian in origin, Arabic-speaking Muslims have used it for centuries.
How popular is Yasmin?
It is common across North Africa, Egypt, the Levant and South Asia, and in Muslim families abroad.
Gifts with the name Yasmin
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Yasmin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yasmin mean?
Yasmin means 'Jasmine flower'. It is of Arabic, from Persian yasaman origin.
Is Yasmin a Muslim name?
Yasmin is a popular name among Muslims worldwide; though Persian in origin, Arabic-speaking Muslims have used it for centuries.
How do you pronounce Yasmin?
Yasmin is pronounced YAS-min.
Is Yasmin a boy or girl name?
Yasmin is usually a girl name.