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Jasmina

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Meaning

Flower

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ياسمينا
Urdu جیسمینا۔
Persian یاسمینا
Turkish Yasemin
Bengali জেসমিনা
Pashto یاسمینه

Alternate Spellings

Jasmina is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Persian roots. The literal meaning, 'Flower', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.

Pronounced as Jasmina, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Jasmina, like Yasmeen, is the Persian and Arabic word for "jasmine."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Persian ياسمين (yasamin), 'jasmine flower' - a Balkan- and European-influenced form.

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

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.