Jasmina
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jasmina: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2014.
Jasmina is a feminine name with roots in Persian, ultimately derived from *yasmin*, meaning “jasmine flower,” a fragrant bloom cherished across many cultures. It arrived in Scotland primarily through Slavic and South Slavic traditions, where it is a popular variant of Jasmine. Notable bearers include Jasmina Suter, a Swiss Olympic skier, and Jasmina Tumbas, a Bosnian-born opera singer known for her powerful soprano. While no major place is named after these individuals, the name shares its etymological root with the city of Yasmine in Tunisia and the Indian jasmine-growing region of Mysore. Interestingly, Jasmina is often considered the more international, slightly softer counterpart to Jasmine, and it has seen steady use in Scotland since the 1990s, reflecting a broader European naming trend.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20143 babies
- Latest (2014)
- #8023 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2014
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y