Jasmina

Jasmina is a female first name that is widespread in both Germany and ancient South Slavic regions. It represents a traditional spelling of the name Jasmin or Yasmin and has its roots in the ancient Persian Yasamin.

What does the name Jasmina mean?

The name Jasmina is derived from the ancient Persian term for jasmine and literally means 'the jasmine flower'. Furthermore, it is also interpreted as 'the fragrant and beautiful flower', 'the symbol of love', 'the fruit of love', 'the most beautiful in the world', or 'the gift of God'. The origins of the name can be traced back to the ancient Persian word yâsamin (یاسمین), which transitioned into Spanish and thus influenced European naming. Jasmine itself refers to a plant species belonging to the olive family, whose flowers bloom only at night. These are often used for making tea, syrup, or essential oil. Other spelling variants include Jaśmina (Polish) and Jasmína (Czech), as well as numerous other forms like Jasmine, Jasminah, Jasminka, Jasminde, Jasmijn, Jasmitha, Jasmere, Jasmyne, Jasemin, and Jasemina.

Where does the name Jasmina come from?

The origin of the name Jasmina is ancient Persian, carrying the meaning 'the jasmine flower'. The ancient Persian word yâsamin (یاسمین) stands for 'the jasmine'. The name is widespread in various languages, including Bosnian, German, Croatian, Macedonian, Polish, Swiss, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, Slavic, Slovenian, and Czech.

How do you pronounce Jasmina?

The pronunciation of Jasmina is three syllables and melodic. In German, the name is primarily pronounced as 'Jas-mi-na' [jasˈmiːna]. It begins with a soft J sound, and the stressed middle syllable with a long I gives the sound a certain brightness. The open 'a' at the end provides a harmonious conclusion. Jasmina radiates femininity and elegance – sonorous, gentle, and timeless.

When is the name day of Jasmina?

The name day for Jasmina is celebrated on November 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Jasmina is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 474th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 1977, when it reached 138th place. In the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 1,300 times as a first name, placing it 429th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 415th.

Nicknames & pet names

Dschasminda / Jaca / Jase / Jasemin / Jasi / Jasl / Jasma / Jasminboy / Jasna / Jaso / Jasowitz / Jass / Jassi / Jassman / Jassy / Jasy / Jaz / Jazzman / Jazzy / Jessy / Mina / Minalein / Mincha / Minchen / Minchens / Minci / Mine / Mini / Minilein / Minka / Minni / Sina / Waterchicken-Mina

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Famous people

• Jasmina Djokic (Serbian artist)
• Jasmina Filali (actress)
• Jasmina Ilic (basketball player from Serbia)
• Jasmina Jankovic (Dutch handball player)
• Jasmina Keber (badminton player from Germany)
• Jasmina Mihajlovic (Yugoslav writer)
• Jasmina Mukaetova (Yugoslav singer)
• Jasmina Novokmet (musician from Serbia)
• Jasmina Skalic (Slovenian footballer)
• Jasmina Tesanovic (Serbian writer)
• Jasmina Tinjic (tennis player from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Maria Jasmina Decu (German ice hockey player)