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    Jasmine

    JAZ-min

    Persian
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Gift from God; Fragrant flower
    Origin
    Persian
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Jasmine does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Gift from God; Fragrant flower", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Jasmine.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1990s (0.54% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Jasmine represents the sweet fragrance of a life lived for Christ — beautiful, memorable, and pleasing to God.
    Verses on this meaning
    • 2 Corinthians 2:15

      "For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish."

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