Meaning
Jasmine
Linguistic Origin
Persian
Islamic Classification
Islamic historical figure
Regional Usage
Worldwide Muslim usage
Global Spellings
Arabic
ياسمين
Urdu
جیسمین
Persian
یاسمین
Turkish
Yasemin
Bengali
জেসমিন
Pashto
یاسمین
Alternate Spellings
Jasmin is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Persian roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Jasmine', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.
While popular in Persian regions, Jasmin has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Jasmin, like Yasmeen, is the Persian and Arabic word for "jasmine."
While popular in Persian regions, Jasmin has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Jasmin, like Yasmeen, is the Persian and Arabic word for "jasmine."
Reference Profile
Etymology
From the Persian ياسمين (yasamin), 'jasmine flower' - the Persian flower name that entered European languages.
Notable Historical Usage
From the tenth century Persian became the literary and courtly language of the eastern Islamic world, carried by the Samanid, Ghaznavid, Seljuk, Timurid and Mughal courts and used in administration as far as Bengal. Its vocabulary of light, garden and heart supplied given names across that whole reach, alongside the Arabic religious stock, and still does.
Cultural / Regional Usage
Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.