"Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place."
Christian Name · Persian/French Origin
Jessamine Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Jessamine
girl
Jessamine means "Jasmine flower; Gift from God", a girl's name of Persian/French origin. The name Jessamine does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Jessamine is the fragrance of Christ — a life whose aroma spreads the knowledge of God in every place.
Is Jessamine in the Bible?
No — the name Jessamine does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Jasmine flower; Gift from God", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Jessamine.
Pronunciation:/JES-uh-meen/
OriginPersian/French
MeaningJasmine flower; Gift from God
What does Jessamine mean?
Jessamine is a girl name of Persian/French origin meaning "Jasmine flower; Gift from God". Jessamine evokes the fragrant jasmine — and fragrance in Scripture represents the knowledge of Christ spreading everywhere.
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What does Jessamine mean in the Bible?
Jessamine means "Jasmine flower; Gift from God" and is a name of Persian/French origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Jessamine evokes the fragrant jasmine — and fragrance in Scripture represents the knowledge of Christ spreading everywhere. 'Thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge.'
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Jessamine?
Jessamine is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Jasmine flower; Gift from God" — not because Scripture names anyone Jessamine.
"Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Jessamine?
Jessamine has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Jessamine?
Jessamine is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Jessamine?
Jessamine is the fragrance of Christ — a life whose aroma spreads the knowledge of God in every place.
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What names are related to Jessamine?
Names that pair well with Jessamine
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Abednego
boy
"Servant of Nego (a Babylonian god)"
Jessamine & Abednego
Abimelech
boy
"My father is king; Father of the king"
Jessamine & Abimelech
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Jessamine & Abraham
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Jessamine & Abraham
Adonijah
boy
"My lord is Yahweh"
Jessamine & Adonijah
Adonijah
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"My LORD is Yahweh"
Jessamine & Adonijah
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Jessamine name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Jessamine does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Jasmine flower; Gift from God", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Jessamine.
Jessamine means "Jasmine flower; Gift from God." It is a Persian/French name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Jasmine flower; Gift from God" — runs right through the Bible.
Persian/French. Jessamine comes into English from Persian/French and carries the sense "Jasmine flower; Gift from God." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Jessamine
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Jessamine?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Jessamine?
You can read every verse where Jessamine appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.