Yasmin
Female namePersian
✨ Meaning
Yasmin is the Persian and Arabic form of the name that English renders as Jasmine, from the Persian 'yasamin,' the fragrant white flower. It is closer to the original than the English spelling, which passed through French. The flower has been cultivated in Persia for over a thousand years and appears constantly in Persian and Urdu poetry as an image of beauty and fragrance.
🌍 Origin
Yasmin and Yasmine are used across Iran, the Arab world, Turkey and South Asia, and the name travelled to Europe with migration in the twentieth century. It is now well established in Britain, France, Germany and the Netherlands, and the spellings Yasmin, Yasmine, Yasemin and Jasmin all circulate depending on the community.
⭐ Famous People Named Yasmin
- Yasmin Le Bon
- Yasmin Levy
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Yasmin mean?
Yasmin names the fragrant white jasmine flower, from the Persian 'yasamin.'
Is Yasmin the same as Jasmine?
Yes. Yasmin is closer to the Persian original, while Jasmine reached English through French.
What are the spellings of Yasmin?
Yasmin, Yasmine, Yasemin in Turkish and Jasmin in German all represent the same name.