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At a Glance: Name: Jessamine – Meaning: jasmine flower – Origin: English (variant of Jasmine, ultimately Persian via Arabic/Old French) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: JESS-ah-min
Jessamine is pronounced JESS-ah-min, and it's the English variant of Jasmine, sharing the same meaning: jasmine flower. You may see it labeled simply as a Persian name, but that's not quite right — the Persian root actually belongs to Jasmine's own path through Arabic and Old French, while Jessamine itself is English. It fits a bohemian, nature-inspired, storybook feel for parents drawn to that kind of name.
Meaning & Origin of Jessamine
Meaning: Jasmine flower.
Origin: English (variant of Jasmine, ultimately Persian via Arabic/Old French).
A common claim: 'Jasmine flower' (Persian) Actually: Often labeled simply 'Persian,' but Jessamine is specifically the English variant of Jasmine; the Persian root belongs to Jasmine's own etymology via Arabic and Old French.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jessamine
Phonetic: JESS-ah-min IPA: /ˈdʒɛsəmɪn/
Popularity of Jessamine
Jessamine has never been a common choice: it peaked at #1052 back in 1891, when only 8 babies were given the name, and by 2024 it had fallen to #7369 with just 15 babies named Jessamine.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1889–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Jessamine mean?
Jasmine flower. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jessamine)
How do you pronounce Jessamine?
Jessamine is pronounced JESS-ah-min (IPA: /ˈdʒɛsəmɪn/).
Is Jessamine a popular name right now?
Jessamine peaked at #1052 in 1891 and is ranked #7369 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1889–2024.)
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