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Opinions on the name Yasmin

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BungleGeorgeAndZippy · 23/07/2013 22:29

And which spelling? Yasemin, Yasemine, Yasmin - all pronounced with a SSS (YaSS) sound not a zzz sound (Yaz).

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ParrotsHilton · 24/07/2013 17:40

I know lots of them, all of MIL's friends are called it (it's the islamic equivilant of Susan or Mary). I also know loads of Yas/Jasmines who are children and teenagers.

I love it as a name but it's a bit too common for my liking.

rindercella · 24/07/2013 17:19

I like Yasmin a lot (and Jasmine too). Keep the spelling simple.

I think some posters like to model themselves on Katie Hopkins. God alone knows why Confused

8thplace · 24/07/2013 17:11

I prefer Jasmine too

amessagetoyouYoni · 24/07/2013 12:57

I much prefer Yasmin to Jasmine.

Yasmina is also lovely.

YoungBritishPissArtist · 24/07/2013 12:56

Lovely name Grin I like the pronunciation yass-meen.

A low-income family, oh! The horror! Wink

willyoulistentome · 24/07/2013 12:47

I like the name, but the only Yasmin I have known was my physcho neighbour from Hell, so I couldn;t go there.

I also prefer Jasmine.

Sleepyhoglet · 24/07/2013 12:45

Not for me.

WafflyVersatile · 24/07/2013 12:41

I'm fairly certain it was a name before it was a contraceptive pill.

Theas18 · 24/07/2013 11:43

Yasmin is a contraceptive pill....

rockybalboa · 24/07/2013 11:41

I would pronounce Yasmin "yazz-min" not Yass-min. I prefer the simpler spelling. It sounds like a rather exotic name.

WafflyVersatile · 24/07/2013 11:35

The Yasmin I know has written a book, met presidents, headed high profile national campaigns, appeared on tv a number of times, been described by my mate as 'amazing woman' and is about to write another book.

This will happen to your child if you call her Yasmin, for sure.

Wbdn28 · 24/07/2013 10:06

Much prefer Jasmine.

TheRealFellatio · 24/07/2013 08:14

Jasmine is prettier, unless you are from an Asian/Arabic background, then Yasmin. Don't go for any silly spellings. Just keep it simple and easy to pronounce.

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pinkmagic1 · 24/07/2013 06:19

I love it but then it is my dd's name! We have an Arab background too but it is a name that works in both cultures so great in that respectStuff the low income comment. Do be prepared for lots of people thinking your dd is called Jasmin though!

Minifingers · 24/07/2013 06:16

Love it - it is a graceful name. I know 2 Yasmin's, both golden skinned, pretty, intelligent, self contained.

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BungleGeorgeAndZippy · 24/07/2013 06:05

Thank you for your opinions. We are of Arabic origin if that makes any difference. The contraceptive pill name doesnt bother me neither does the low income family comment. That sounds ridiculous to me.

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scottishmummy · 23/07/2013 23:39

I would say yas-min soft s.not hard not a yazzzz-min pronunciation
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scottishmummy · 23/07/2013 23:34

Yasmin is lovely, quite classy

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lljkk · 23/07/2013 23:33

I know a small Yasmin, her mother is the town mayoress so about as anti-chav as they come. Confuses me what with all the Jasmin's around.

The 2 moms of Logans I know: one well-educated NCT-activist and the other too snobby to talk to me.

veiledsentiments · 23/07/2013 23:31

My daughter's middle name. Spelt yasmine. We never say it, but I would say Yas - meen. But Arabic influence

IamTheYoniOnly · 23/07/2013 23:28

I like it but with my accent I can't say 'YaSSmin' I know of 2 and there both pronounced 'YaZZmin'

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looki · 23/07/2013 22:59

I know of one child with this name and she is a dark haired, sallow skinned pretty little girl (so I associate the name only with dark haired children)....I prefer to keep spellings simple so I'd spell it Yasmin.

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