Jessamyn is a feminine given name in English, originating as a variant of Jessamine. Jessamine itself is a variant spelling of the word jasmine, referring to a climbing plant with fragrant flowers used in perfumery. The name ultimately traces back through Arabic from Persian yāsamīn, which is also a Persian personal name.While Jessamine has historical use as a given name—influenced perhaps by the similar-sounding Jasmine—Jessamyn is a less common form. The spelling with a "y" and double "s" distinguishes it from other variants such as Jasmine, Jasmin, Jasmyn, Jazmin, Jazmine, and Jazmyn. Related names across other languages include Yasmeen (Urdu), Yasmin (Urdu), Yasmine (French), Yasmina (Spanish), Jasmina (Slovene), and Jasminka (Serbian).In the United States, the popularity of the root name Jasmine surged beginning in the 1970s, especially among African Americans, and reached a peak in the early 1990s after the release of the Disney animated film Aladdin (1992) featuring Princess Jasmine. Jessamyn remains a rare and more literary-feeling version of the name.Meaning: Variant of Jessamine, ultimately from the flower name jasmineOrigin: EnglishType: Given nameUsage: English-speaking countries