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Yasmine

The name Yasmine is derived from the Persian word 'yasamin', meaning 'jasmine flower'. The jasmine flower is associated with beauty and grace, and in various cultures, it symbolizes purity and peace. Jasmine flowers are often linked with love and romance due to their sweet fragrance, which is reflected in the cultural significance of the name.

IPA: /jæzˈmiːn/ · Simplified: yaz-MEEN

Female
Persian
Persian, Arabic
Middle East
elegant
fragrant
gentle
exotic

44/100

Popularity

Rising

10-Year Trend

5

Countries

2020

Peak Year

Meaning of Yasmine

Etymology, origin story, and cultural significance.

The name Yasmine is derived from the Persian word 'yasamin', meaning 'jasmine flower'. The jasmine flower is associated with beauty and grace, and in various cultures, it symbolizes purity and peace. Jasmine flowers are often linked with love and romance due to their sweet fragrance, which is reflected in the cultural significance of the name.

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How to pronounce Yasmine

IPA notation and a simplified pronunciation guide.

IPA: /jæzˈmiːn/ · Simplified: yaz-MEEN

Nicknames for Yasmine

Common diminutives and short forms used in everyday life.

Yas
Mina
Yazy
Yassi

Yasmine name popularity

Popularity score over the last 10 years and countries where this name is popular.

20152016201720182019202020212022202320240255075100

Popular in Countries

Top countries where this name is most common.

60

France

58

Morocco

55

Belgium

53

Egypt

50

Switzerland

International Forms

How this name appears across different languages and cultures.

Yasmin

Jasmin

Yasmina

Jasmijn

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Collections featuring Yasmine

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Personality

Traits and perception commonly associated with this name.

Individuals named Yasmine are often perceived as graceful and charming, possessing a natural elegance. They tend to be thoughtful and introspective, with an appreciation for beauty and harmony in their surroundings. This name is often associated with warmth and a calm demeanor.

Name Day

Traditional celebration date for this name.

Not traditionally celebrated

Famous people named Yasmine

Well-known figures who share this name.

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Yasmine Bleeth

American actress, known for 'Baywatch', active primarily in the 1990s.

Frequently asked questions about Yasmine

Quick answers on meaning, gender, popularity, and nicknames.

What does Yasmine mean?
Here is the meaning behind Yasmine: The name Yasmine is derived from the Persian word 'yasamin', meaning 'jasmine flower'. The jasmine flower is associated with beauty and grace, and in various cultures, it symbolizes purity and peace. Jasmine flowers are often linked with love and romance due to their sweet fragrance, which is reflected in the cultural significance of the name.
Is Yasmine a boy or girl name?
Yasmine is traditionally a girl's name, though naming customs vary between cultures and families.
How popular is Yasmine?
Yasmine scores 44/100 on Namelia's popularity index, with a peak around 2020.
What are good nicknames for Yasmine?
Popular nicknames for Yasmine: Yas, Mina, Yazy, Yassi.
What names are similar to Yasmine?
Names similar to Yasmine: Yasmin, Jasmine, Lila, Layla — close in sound, origin, or style.

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