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יסמין


Meaning of the name יסמין

Yasmin is a delicate and captivating feminine name that describes the jasmine plant, known for its fragrant white or yellow flowers and intoxicating scent. The name carries all the beauty and gentleness of the flower, symbolizing purity, grace, beauty, and delicate femininity. The jasmine plant belongs to the olive family and includes approximately 200 different species, growing in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. In Middle Eastern culture, jasmine serves as a central symbol of feminine beauty, pure love, and deep connection to nature. In Hebrew and Israeli culture, the name Yasmin carries special significance that combines connection to the Land of Israel's nature with the rich cultural heritage of Mizrahi Judaism. Jasmine flowers bloom in Israel during spring and summer months, and their sweet fragrance fills the streets and gardens on warm summer evenings. The name expresses a deep connection to the land, local nature, and Israel's rich botanical tradition. Women bearing this name are often perceived as having a gentle and refined character, high emotional sensitivity, and a deep connection to nature and their environment. The name conveys a sense of pleasantness, softness, and inner beauty that is also expressed outwardly. Yasmin is a name particularly common among Mizrahi Jews and Sephardic communities, where it holds a status of honor and prestige. In these cultures, it is customary to give daughters names of flowers and plants as an expression of hope that they will grow and flourish like the beautiful flowers in nature. The name has also spread to many other cultures worldwide and is used in various variations in numerous languages - from Yasmin in Arabic, through Jasmine in French, to Jasmine in English. In recent years, the name has gained increasing popularity among Ashkenazi families in Israel as well, who seek names connected to nature and Mizrahi heritage. The name carries a message of connection between different communities, cultures, and traditions, serving as a beautiful bridge between past and future.

The name יסמין with vowels

יַסְמִין

The name יסמין in English

Yasmin | Yasmine | Jasmine | Jessamine

יסמין is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name יסמין considered international

No

Origin of the name יסמין from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Yasmin symbolizes spiritual growth and the soul's blossoming. Just as the jasmine flower blooms gently and spreads a pleasant fragrance, so the person bearing this name is destined to flourish spiritually and spread light and goodness in the world. The name is connected to the Sefirah of Tiferet, representing harmony, beauty, and balance between different forces.

Gematria value for the name יסמין

170

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Numerology value for the name יסמין

8

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Famous people named יסמין

Yasmin Levy - Israeli singer | Yasmin Moalem - actress | Yasmin Ben Ami - journalist | Princess Yasmin Aga Khan - American philanthropist

Names similar to יסמין

Total times the name יסמין was registered

13350 times

Graph of the name יסמין

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022

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