Girl
Persian
2 syllables
Jasmine
JAZ-min
/ˈdʒæz.mɪn/
"The jasmine" — fragrant, exotic, and timelessly beautiful
Jasmine is derived from the Persian Yasmin, the name of a fragrant flowering vine prized across the Middle East, South Asia, and the Mediterranean. The name entered European languages through Arabic during the medieval period. Its popularity in the West surged after Disney's 1992 animated film Aladdin introduced Princess Jasmine — a confident, independent heroine — to global audiences.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesJas · mine
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Root WordYasmin
MeaningJasmine flower
PopularityPopular
Peak Year1995
Trend
→ Stable
Nicknames
JazJazzJasMina
About the Name Jasmine
Jasmine means jasmine flower, from the Persian Yasmin. The jasmine plant is known for its intensely fragrant white blossoms used in perfumery and tea.
Jasmine has been popular in the US since the 1990s. It peaked around 1995 after the Disney film Aladdin and remains in the top 150 today.
Jasmine comes from the Persian name Yasmin, meaning jasmine flower. It traveled through Arabic to French and English, with the spelling shifting along the way.
Princess Jasmine from Aladdin (1992) significantly boosted the name's popularity in the West, but the name has been used in Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures for centuries.
Jasmine Rose, Jasmine Nicole, Jasmine Marie, and Jasmine Faith are all popular and flowing combinations.
Jasmines are often described as independent, spirited, and warm — reflecting Princess Jasmine's adventurous, freedom-seeking character.
Personality of Jasmine
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Jasmine
Creativity
84%
Elegance
86%
Independence
84%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
78%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Jasmine
P
Princess Jasmine
Disney princess from Aladdin (1992), known for her independence
J
Jasmine Guy
American actress and choreographer, A Different World
J
Jasmine Thompson
British singer-songwriter
Middle Names for Jasmine
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Jasmine
Jasmine Rose
Jasmine Nicole
Jasmine Marie
Jasmine Grace
Jasmine Elise
Jasmine Faith
Jasmine Pearl
Jasmine Celeste
Jasmine Simone
Jasmine Ann
Names Similar to Jasmine
Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Jasmine
1000
Yasmin used as a given name across Persia and the Arab world
1400
Jasmine flowers introduced to Europe via trade routes through the Middle East
1992
Disney's Aladdin introduces Princess Jasmine; the name surges in English-speaking countries
1995
Jasmine reaches peak US popularity, entering the top 25 girl's names
Numerology & Symbolism of Jasmine
8
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Libra
5
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
White
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🌸
Lucky Flower
Jasmine
Jasmine Around the World
How Jasmine is written in different languages and scripts
ياسمين
Arabic
ジャスミン
Japanese
Жасмин
Russian
재스민
Korean
茉莉
Chinese
Γιασεμί
Greek
जैस्मिन
Hindi
יַסְמִין
Hebrew
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