Yasmine is an upbeat baby name for girls. It is a unique alternative to the more popular Jasmine. Your daughter will stand out with this name as it is only a top 11,000 option in America.
Meaning and Origin of the Name Yasmine:
Yasmine is a Spanish variation of Jasmine. It comes from the Persian word “yasamin,” which gave roots to the title of the flower. Jasmine became a given name option in the last couple of centuries, giving rise to variations like Yasmine. Jasmine and its other forms spread rapidly in the 1990s because of “Aladdin”. The name means “fragrant flower”, giving it a pretty connotation.
Symbolism of the Name Yasmine:
Yasmine has the same meaning as Jasmine. Both come from the ancient Persian word “yasamin”. “Yasamin” translates to “jasmine,” as in the flower. It also has a simpler meaning of “fragrant flower”.
Nicknames for the Name Yasmine:
There are plenty of options for a nickname for Yasmine! Whether you're looking for something short, cute, cool, or fun, we've got something for you on the list below. Many of these nicknames start with Y, in keeping with what makes Yasmine such a unique name.
- Yaz
- Mimi
- Yazzie
- Yazzy
- Minnie
- Minny
- Jazz
- Jazzy
- Mina
- Mins
- Az
- Yaya
- Yassou
- Yasmina
- Yasiman
- Yazzle
Style of the Name Yasmine:
Classical
Gender of the Name Yasmine:
Yasmine is a youthful name for girls.
Pronunciation of the Name Yasmine:
YAZ-min
Number of Syllables in the Name Yasmine:
Two
Emotion Evoked From the Name Yasmine:
Yasmine feels outgoing and youthful. It is an upbeat and refined baby name.
Alternative Spellings for the Name Yasmine:
- Yazmin
- Yazmeen
- Yasmin
- Yasmine
- Yasmeen
Popularity of the Name Yasmine:
Yasmine was on the top 1,000 list of the Social Security Popularity Index from 2000 – 2009. As of 2021, it is only a top 11,000 option.
Related Names for the Name Yasmine:
Great Middle Names for Yasmine and Their Meanings:
- Giselle (to pledge)
- Rosaria (our lady of the rosary)
- Noelle (Christmas, the Lord's birthday)
- Marie (star of the sea)
- Annabelle (gracious, beautiful)
- Renee (born again, reborn)
- Carol (joyful song)
- Miranda (to be wondered at)
Famous People with the Name Yasmine:
- Yasmine Lopez (Instagram star)
- Yasmine Bleeth (actress, “Baywatch”)
- Yasmine Bateman (YouTube star)
- Yasmine Nicole (Instagram star)
- Yasmine Sabri (actress, “Second Chance”)
Yasmines in Popular Culture:
There are no fictional or pop culture figures that use the baby name Yasmine.
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