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Yasmeen

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Pronounced yas-MEEN /jaːs.ˈmiːn/Medium

Meaning: JasmineMedium

In 30 seconds: Yasmeen is an Arabic girl's name meaning 'jasmine,' after the fragrant white flower.
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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu
MeaningJasmine
U.S. rank (2024)#1933 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births103 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,063

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719702024

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

History & Origin

The name simply means jasmine, the sweet-smelling flower, and comes from Arabic. Yasmeen is one of several spellings of that flower name, alongside Yasmin, Yasmine, and Yasmina. Model Yasmeen Ghauri is among those who have carried this particular spelling.

The flower's name traveled into many languages, producing forms like Jasmina and Jasminka that swap the opening Y for a J. The -een ending gives Yasmeen a soft, drawn-out finish.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Yasmeen is 'jasmine', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Yasmeen — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

YasminYasminaYasmineJasminaJasminka

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Yasmeen Ghauri (1971–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Yasmeen…

Yasmin— A common spelling of the same Arabic jasmine name.
Yasmine— A variation of Yasmeen with the same meaning and sound.
Yasmina— An -a ending form of the same jasmine name.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Yasmeen mean?

Yasmeen is usually explained as meaning 'jasmine' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Yasmeen?

It's commonly said yas-MEEN /jaːs.ˈmiːn/.

Is Yasmeen a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Yasmeen is used as a girl name.

How popular is Yasmeen?

In 2024, Yasmeen ranked #1933 in the U.S. for girls, with 103 births recorded.