Jazmin

Updated: October 18, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Jazmin is a modern spelling alternative to the ever-popular Jasmine. When you first hear this latter name, however, you may first think of the plant or the movie “Aladdin.” No matter the current references, both Jasmine and Jazmin are top 1,000 baby names in America.

Meaning of the name Jazmin:

Persian: gift from God

Origin of the name Jazmin:

Jazmin originated as a spelling variation for the baby name Jasmine. Jasmine originated as the English alternative to the Persian name, “Yasamin.” It was originally used to describe a specific type of plant, but it quickly ascended to baby name use.

Symbolism of the name Jazmin:

Jazmin is a modern variation of Jasmine. Jasmine is the English version of Yasamin, however. Yasamin ultimately means “gift from God.”

Style of the name Jazmin:

Modern with this spelling

Gender of the name Jazmin:

Jazmin is a flavorful baby name for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Jazmin:

JAZ-min or JAZ-meen

Number of syllables in the name Jazmin:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Jazmin:

Jazmin is full of flavor and life. It has an international and youthful feel to it.

Alternative spellings for the name Jazmin:

Jazmine
Jasmine
Jasmin
Jazmyn
Jazmynn
Jasmyne
Jazmyne
Jasmynn
Jasmyn

Nicknames for the name Jazmin:

Jaz
Jazz
Jazzi
Jazzie
Jazy
Mina
Jay
Jay Jay

Popularity of the name Jazmin:

Jazmin became a top 1,000 option in America in the 1980s. It ascended to the top 200 list from 2003 to 2007, ranking highest in 2006 at number 155. As of 2020, Jazmin is number 637 for girls, while the original, Jasmine, is rank 141.