The baby name Shasmeen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced shahs-MEEN.
The baby name Shasmeen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced shahs-MEEN.
Shasmeen is Arabic, Persian, Urdu in Origin.
Shasmeen is most often understood as a modern South Asian variant of the Persian/Arabic floral name Yasmin/Yasmeen, from Persian yāsamin “jasmine,” the fragrant white flower. The meaning therefore centers on “jasmine flower,” with connotations of delicacy, beauty, and grace. The initial sh- is a fashionable respelling in Urdu- and Hindi-speaking contexts, influenced by the popularity of feminine names beginning with Sh- and by proximity to English Jasmine; it is not a separate classical root.
Usage appears chiefly in Pakistan, India, and the diaspora from the late 20th century onward, where it remains uncommon yet familiar. Spelling variants include Shazmeen, Shazmin, Shasmine, Shazmine, Shasmin, and Shazmina; related cognates are Yasmin, Yasmeen, and Jasmine. While not widely attested in older literature, Shasmeen aligns with contemporary naming trends that blend Persian-Arabic heritage with modern phonetic style, and it is typically used for girls.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2015 | #918 | 6 | 9,502 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
Shasmeen is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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