Yasmine
Yasmine is a girl name of Persian origin meaning “Jasmine flower”, pronounced yaz-MEEN. It ranked #1185 in the United States in 2025, given to 196 babies, and peaked at #385 in 1997. Common nicknames: Yas, Yazzy, Mina.
How popular is Yasmine in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Yasmine mean, and where does it come from?
Yasmine is derived from the Persian word "yasamin," referring to the fragrant jasmine flower. The jasmine plant has been cultivated in Persia for thousands of years and holds deep cultural significance across the Middle East and South Asia, symbolizing beauty, purity, and grace. The name traveled through Arabic and into French as Jasmine, but the Yasmine spelling preserves the original Persian pronunciation. It gained wider Western recognition through the Disney character Princess Jasmine in Aladdin (1992), though the Yasmine variant remains especially popular in French-speaking countries and across the Arab world.
How is Yasmine used around the world?
Yasmine is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 8+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Yasmine?
Famous People Named Yasmine
- Yasmine Bleeth — American actress known for Baywatch
- Yasmine Hamdan — Lebanese singer and actress
- Yasmine Al Massri — Palestinian-French actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Yasmine mean?
Yasmine is a girl name of Persian origin meaning "Jasmine flower." Yasmine is derived from the Persian word "yasamin," referring to the fragrant jasmine flower. The jasmine plant has been cultivated in Persia for thousands of years and holds deep cultural significance across the Middle East and South Asia, symbolizing beauty, purity, and grace.
How do you pronounce Yasmine?
Yasmine is pronounced yaz-MEEN. Common variations include Yasmin, Yasmina, Jasmine.
Is Yasmine a girl name?
Yes, Yasmine is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Yas, Yazzy, Mina, Minnie.