Yasmín
/ʝasmin/from spelling rules
Yasmín is the Spanish form of the female given name Yasmin.
Yasmín is used as a proper noun for a female person.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝasmin/
Did you know?
- The name Yasmín is closely linked to the flower jazmín. In Spanish, while the name often starts with 'Y', the plant almost always starts with 'J'.
- While the name Yasmín is used in Spanish-speaking countries, its roots lie in the Persian word for the jasmine flower.
- Though it is a common given name, it is not a traditional 'old' Spanish name like 'María' or 'Carmen', making it feel more international and modern in a Spanish context.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola Yasmin! ¿Vienes a la fiesta?Hi Yasmin! Are you coming to the party?
- ¿Yasi, cómo te fue en el examen?Yasi, how did your exam go?
- ¡Yas, te extrañé tanto! ¿Qué cuentas de nuevo?Yas, I missed you so much! What's new with you?
- Yasmín es mi mejor amiga.Yasmín is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Yasmín?Do you know Yasmín?
- La hermana de Yasmín vive aquí.Yasmín's sister lives here.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a classmate at a cafe.
- MaríaHola Mateo, ¿has visto a Yasmín?Hi Mateo, have you seen Yasmín?
- MateoNo, María, no la he visto hoy.No, María, I haven't seen her today.
- MaríaEs que Yasmín me debe un libro.It's just that Yasmín owes me a book.
- MateoYa la llamaré para avisarle.I will call her to let her know.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
