Yasmin

Meaning & Etymology

Jasmine flower

From the Persian-Arabic yāsamīn, the fragrant jasmine blossom, long a symbol of beauty across North Africa and the Middle East.

Cultural Context

Jasmine flower

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic word yasamin (ياسمين), meaning ‘jasmine flower’.

Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > Central Semitic > Arabic

Cultural context

In Egyptian culture, the name Yasmin is associated with beauty and grace, reflecting the delicate and fragrant jasmine flower.

Symbolism

The name symbolises purity, beauty, and the delicate nature of the jasmine flower.

Related names

• Samantha (English)
• Jasmine (English)
• Jasmina (Bosnian)
• Yasmene (Persian)