Find out how popular the first name Jasmyne has been for the last 47 years (from 1977 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jasmyne by gender

Based on the last 47 years of data, Jasmyne is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 10 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jasmyne.

The history of the first name Jasmyne

The name Jasmyne is a variant spelling of the name Jasmine, which derives from the Persian word 'yasmin' meaning 'gift from God'. The jasmine flower, known for its sweet fragrance, is also the source of this name's origin. The earliest recorded use of the name Jasmine can be traced back to the 16th century in Persia, modern-day Iran.

In the Islamic tradition, the name Jasmine holds significant meaning. It is mentioned in the Quran as one of the fragrances of Paradise. The name gained popularity among Muslims and spread across the Middle East and beyond.

As trade routes expanded, the name traveled to Europe during the Renaissance period. One of the earliest documented uses of the name in Europe was in 1592 when a character named Jasmine appeared in the play "A Christian Turned Turk" by Robert Daborne.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jasmyne or its variants. One of the earliest recorded was Jasmyne of Trebizond (1415-1459), a Byzantine princess who married John IV, Emperor of Trebizond.

In the 17th century, Jasmyne Grimaldi (1641-1694) was a prominent member of the House of Grimaldi, the ruling family of Monaco. She served as the Regent of Monaco during the minority of her son, Louis I.

In the literary world, Jasmyne Inchbald (1753-1821) was an English dramatist and novelist known for her play "Lovers' Vows" and her novels "A Simple Story" and "Nature and Art".

In the 19th century, Jasmyne Bligh (1831-1901) was a British artist and illustrator renowned for her watercolor paintings of flowers and landscapes.

More recently, Jasmyne A. Bowen (1930-2015) was an American academic and civil rights activist who served as the president of Mississippi Valley State University from 1983 to 1995.

Data source

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