"jasmine flower"
Jazmyn
Sweet as the flower that perfumes the night
Meaning & Origin
Things to Know About This Name
- Strong association with Disney's Princess Jasmine from Aladdin (1992) — may feel dated
The Story of Jazmyn
Jazmyn is a creative spelling variant of Jasmine, derived from the Persian 'yasmin' meaning jasmine flower. The jasmine plant has been cultivated in Persia and the Middle East for millennia, prized for its intoxicating fragrance and used in perfumes, teas, and religious ceremonies. The name spread through Arabic and Turkish into European languages and then globally.
Jasmine soared in the US after Disney's Aladdin (1992) introduced Princess Jasmine to a generation. The alternate spelling Jazmyn/Jazmine became particularly popular in African-American communities in the 1990s-2000s. The name has since declined from its peak.
Jasmine is the national flower of Pakistan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. In Islamic tradition, jasmine is associated with paradise and purity. In many cultures the jasmine flower symbolizes love, grace, and elegance.
Fun Facts
- Jasmine is the national flower of Pakistan, the Philippines, and Indonesia
- Disney's Princess Jasmine in Aladdin (1992) made Jasmine one of the top US baby names for girls throughout the 1990s
Jazmyn in Other Languages
Famous People Named Jazmyn
Jazmine Sullivan
Musician
1987
Grammy-winning American R&B singer known for her powerful voice and the album Heaux Tales
Princess Jasmine Fictional
Other
Disney princess from Aladdin (1992), one of the most influential fictional namesakes of the 1990s
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,524
- Total SSA Count
- 71
- Cultural Origins
- American African-American Muslim
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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About the Name Jazmyn
Jazmyn is a girl name with American, African-American, and Muslim origins . The name means "jasmine flower" in Persian yasmin .
Jazmyn is currently ranked #2,524 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Jazmyn has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Jazmyn include Jazz and Jazzy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jazmyn include Jazmin, Jazmine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.