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Jasmin

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Pronounced JAZ-min /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/Low

Meaning: Jasmine flower; gift from GodLow

In 30 seconds: Jasmin is a variant spelling of Jasmine the fragrant flower name from Persian yasmin meaning gift from God. The simplified -in spelling without final e is common in German and Scandinavian countries, giving this spelling an international European flavor.
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Origin LowPersian, Arabic
MeaningJasmine flower; gift from God
U.S. rank (2024)#1355 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births168 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 44,904

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619512024

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

History & Origin

Jasmin derives from the Persian yasmin meaning the jasmine flower and metaphorically gift from God. The -in spelling without final e is the form used in Germany, Scandinavia, and other non-English European countries.

In the United States, Jasmin is used alongside the more common Jasmine. It gained wide name recognition through the Disney character Princess Jasmine in Aladdin (1992).

Did you know? Jasmine has been used in perfumery for thousands of years. The word yasmin in Persian is thought to mean gift from God, reflecting the flower's treasured, almost supernatural beauty and fragrance.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Jasmine

Variations

JasmineJasmyneJasmynYasmeen

Nicknames

JazzJazzyJas

Famous Bearers

  • ★Princess Jasmine (fictional) (fictional)
    Disney Princess in Aladdin (1992), the princess of Agrabah

If you like Jasmin…

Jasmine— Standard English spelling of same name
Yasmeen— Arabic variant of same Persian root
Yasmin— Persian/Arabic root form
Flora— Flower name of same fragrant tradition

Frequently Asked

What does Jasmin mean?

Jasmin means the jasmine flower from Persian yasmin meaning gift from God.

How is Jasmin different from Jasmine?

Jasmin without the final e is the European spelling used in German and Scandinavian countries.

How do you pronounce Jasmin?

Jasmin is pronounced JAZ-min with two syllables.

What are nicknames for Jasmin?

Nicknames for Jasmin include Jazz, Jazzy, and Jas.