Character Names Galore: Jasmine

Character Naming

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Jasmine

Meaning: (Refers to the climbing plant with delicate, fragrant flowers, which derives from Yasmin. Gift from God. The name was made popular by character Princess Jasmine in the film "Aladdin" (1990). The name is popular among Hispanic and African American families.)

Origin: (Old French, Persian)

Pronunciation: (JAZ-min, jaz-MEEN, Go to this site and run your cursor over the name Jasmine to hear how it is said: http://www.howjsay.com/index.php?word=jasmine&submit=Submit)

Gender: Female

I always think of Princess Jasmine from Aladdin or the perfume Jasmine. There are a few actresses with this name. It is a pretty nature related name. It has a pretty meaning and the look of it is very nice. I have used this for a secondary characters child's name. The character I used it on is a Fairy and a sister of Lavender.

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Character Naming

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Jasmine

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