Jasmine
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A floral name evoking the fragrant jasmine blossom and its associations with beauty and sweetness.
Meaning
Jasmine ultimately comes from the name of the jasmine flower, whose name entered English through Persian and Arabic forms. As a given name, it carries the flower's natural symbolism of fragrance, elegance, and delicate beauty. It is a modern name in English-speaking use, inspired directly by the plant rather than an older traditional saint's name.
Origin
PersianArabicEnglishfeminine
Fun fact
Jasmine became especially popular as a first name in the late 20th century, helped by the appeal of floral names and popular culture.
Confidence: pattern inferred. Sources: based on general naming-pattern knowledge.