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Yasmin

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Pronounced YAZ-min /ˈjæz.mɪn/High

Meaning: From Persian yasamin and Arabic yasmin, both meaning jasmine, the fragrant white flowering plant of the genus Jasminum, associated with beauty, love, and paradise in Persian and Arabic poetryHigh

In 30 seconds: Yasmin is the Persian and Arabic form of jasmine meaning jasmine flower. Fragrant with the poetry of the East, it is widely used across the Muslim world and has a graceful, flowery elegance that travels beautifully.
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Origin HighPersian, Arabic
MeaningFrom Persian yasamin and Arabic yasmin, both meaning jasmine, the fragrant white flowering plant of the genus Jasminum, associated with beauty, love, and paradise in Persian and Arabic poetry
U.S. rank (2025)#959 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births269 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 21,740

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619492025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The name Yasmin derives from the Persian yasamin, the jasmine plant. Jasmine has been a symbol of beauty and divine love in Persian and Arabic literary traditions since at least the 10th century, appearing throughout classical poetry.

Yasmin is used across the Arab world, Iran, Turkey, South Asia, and among Muslim communities globally. The variant spellings Jasmine and Jazmin are the Westernized forms. Yasmin retains the closest connection to the Persian original.

Did you know? The word jasmine itself came into English through the French jasmin from Persian yasamin. The flower has been celebrated in Persian poetry for over a thousand years as a symbol of beauty, love, and the garden of paradise.
Overall data confidence 96%
Behind the Name — Yasmin — Persian etymology and usageU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JasmineYasmeenYazmin

Nicknames

YazMinnie

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If you like Yasmin…

Jasmine— English form of the same Persian flower name
Layla— shares the Arabic-Persian literary tradition and lyrical femininity
Amira— same Arabic/Persian noble tradition with a graceful two-syllable sound
Fatima— shares the Islamic cultural tradition and widespread global use

Frequently Asked

What does the name Yasmin mean?

Yasmin means jasmine flower from Persian yasamin. The jasmine has been a symbol of beauty and love in Persian and Arabic poetry for over a millennium.

How do you pronounce Yasmin?

It is said YAZ-min, with two syllables and stress on the first.

Is Yasmin an Islamic name?

Yes, Yasmin is widely used in Muslim communities across the Arab world, Iran, South Asia, and beyond.

What is the difference between Yasmin and Jasmine?

Yasmin is the original Persian/Arabic spelling while Jasmine is the Westernized English form; they share the same flower origin and meaning.