Arabic · Persian

Yasmin

Pronounced yahs-MEENShare

Meaning: Jasmine flower

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Yasmin is an Arabic and Persian name for jasmine. The fragrant flower gives the name its direct botanical meaning.

Nicknames

  • Yas
  • Yasi

Spellings & variants

  • Yasmine
  • Yasmina
  • Jasmine
  • Yasemin

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

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Style

Origins

Yasmin comes from Arabic and Persian.

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