The name Jasmine comes from the Persian name Yasmin, the name of a flowering shrub, which flowers are worn in the hair or used to make tea or perfume.
Famous bearers
Bearers include Jasmine Cresswell (born 1941), an English author;
Jasmine Guy (born 1964), an American actress;
Jasmine Soriano Trias (born 1986), an American singer and entertainer.