Yasamin

Yasamin is a Persian first name for girls, primarily widespread in the Oriental region. Translated, the name means "the jasmine flower" and can also be interpreted as "symbol of love" or "gift of God."

What does the name Yasamin mean?

Yasamin is a Persian girl's name that is commonly found in Oriental cultures. Its direct translation is "the jasmine flower," while it can also be interpreted as "symbol of love" or "gift of God." The name originates from the Old Persian term yâsamin (یاسمین), which stands for "the jasmine." Jasmine belongs to a family of plants that includes vines and shrubs, which are part of the olive family. The flowers only open at night and are used in the preparation of tea, syrup, or essential oil. Other variants include Yasaman, Yasamine, Yasmin, Yasmine, Yasmina, Yasminda, Yasemin, Yasemine, Yasemina, and Yasmeen.

Where does the name Yasamin come from?

The name Yasamin has its roots in Old Persian and means "the jasmine flower." The Old Persian term yâsamin (یاسمین) stands for "the jasmine." It is rooted in Iranian, Oriental, and Persian languages.

How do you pronounce Yasamin?

The pronunciation of Yasamin is three syllables and softly structured. The name is usually pronounced "Ya-sa-min" [ˈjasamin] or [jaːsaˈmiːn], starting with an open "a." The long "i" in the last syllable gives the name brightness, while the nasal "n" gently fades away. Yasamin has a melodic and harmonious sound - soft, resonant, and present.

When is the name day of Yasamin?

The name day for Yasamin falls on November 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Yasamin is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2022, when it reached 1,786th place. Over the last ten years, Yasamin has been chosen as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,332nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,951st.

Nicknames & pet names

Yasi / Yassi / YasYas

Similar first names

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