Yasmin
Yasmin is a Muslim girl name meaning “Jasmine flower”.
| Meaning | Jasmine flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, from Persian yasaman |
| Arabic spelling | ياسمين |
| Pronunciation | YAS-min |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yasmin
Yasmin is the most widespread spelling of yāsamīn, the Arabic name of the jasmine flower, which Arabic took from Persian. The English word jasmine comes from the same source. Yasmin has been a favourite girl's name in Egypt, the Levant, the Maghreb and South Asia for generations, and is easy to pronounce in many languages.
Is Yasmin a Muslim name?
Yes. Yasmin is a popular Muslim name across the world. It is Persian in origin but has been used by Arabic-speaking Muslims for centuries.
Where is the name Yasmin used?
Popular in Egypt, the Levant, North Africa, South Asia and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Yasmin
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Spellings and variants of Yasmin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yasmin mean?
Yasmin means 'Jasmine flower'. It comes from Arabic, from Persian yasaman.
Is Yasmin a Muslim name?
Yes. Yasmin is a popular Muslim name across the world. It is Persian in origin but has been used by Arabic-speaking Muslims for centuries.
How do you write Yasmin in Arabic?
Yasmin is written ياسمين in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yasmin?
Yasmin is pronounced YAS-min.