Jasminka

Jasminka is a Bosnian, Croatian, and Slovenian derivation and diminutive of the name Jasmina, which represents a South Slavic variant of Jasmin or Yasmin. Its origin lies in the ancient Persian Yasamin.

What does the name Jasminka mean?

Jasminka is regarded as a Bosnian, Croatian, and Slovenian variation and diminutive of Jasmina, which in turn is a South Slavic form of the name Jasmin or Yasmin, derived from the ancient Persian Yasamin. The name stands for "the blossom of the jasmine flower," "the fragrant flower," and can also be interpreted as "symbol of love" or "gift of God." The roots are found in the ancient Persian term yâsamin (یاسمین) for "the jasmine," which transitioned into Spanish and thus influenced European naming conventions. Jasmine is a genus of vines and shrubs belonging to the olive family. Jasmine flowers open exclusively at night and are used in the production of tea, syrup, or essential oil. Other variants of the name include Jasmine, Jasminah, Jasminde, Jasmijn, Jasmitha, Jasmere, Jasmyne, Jasemin, and Jasemina.

Where does the name Jasminka come from?

The etymology of Jasminka is ancient Persian and means "the blossom of the jasmine flower." The composition of the ancient Persian term yâsamin (یاسمین) stands for "the jasmine." The name is prevalent in the Bosnian, Croatian, Slavic, and Slovenian languages.

How do you pronounce Jasminka?

Jasminka is pronounced like 'Jas-min-ka'.

When is the name day of Jasminka?

The name day for Jasminka is celebrated on November 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Jasminka is a rather rare name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th in the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2012 at 3,656th place. In the last ten years, Jasminka has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,864th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jaca / Jasi / Jaska / Jasme / Jasmi / Jasna / Jassi / Minka / Minki / Sinka

Famous people

• Jasminka Domas (British author)