Yasaman
/ˌjɑːsəˈmɑːn/noun
A Persian word for jasmine, the fragrant flowering plant.
Did you know?Jasmine’s name spread through Persian, Arabic, and beyond as one of the world’s most beloved fragrance words, turning a humble flower into a symbol of beauty, love, and enchantment.
Etymological Timeline
Persian
fa
یاسمن / yasaman
“jasmine; the fragrant flower”
Arabic
ar
ياسمين / yāsamīn
“jasmine”
Middle Persian
pal
yāsaman
“jasmine”
Late Latin
la
jasminum
“jasmine plant”
Modern English
en
jasmine
“the fragrant flowering shrub”