Yasemin
Yasemin is a Muslim girl name meaning “Jasmine flower”.
| Meaning | Jasmine flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish, from Persian yasaman |
| Pronunciation | yah-seh-MEEN |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Yasemin
Yasemin is the Turkish word for jasmine, from Persian yāsaman by way of Arabic yāsamīn. It has been one of the most popular girls' names in Turkey for decades. Turkish vowel harmony gives the softer -e- in the middle, which distinguishes it from the Arabic Yasmin.
Is Yasemin a Muslim name?
Yes. Yasemin is the Turkish form of Yasmin and is widely used by Muslim families in Turkey and the Balkans.
Where is the name Yasemin used?
Very common in Turkey, among Turkish families in Germany, and in Bosnia.
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Spellings and variants of Yasemin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yasemin mean?
Yasemin means 'Jasmine flower'. It comes from Turkish, from Persian yasaman.
Is Yasemin a Muslim name?
Yes. Yasemin is the Turkish form of Yasmin and is widely used by Muslim families in Turkey and the Balkans.
How do you pronounce Yasemin?
Yasemin is pronounced yah-seh-MEEN.