Flowers speak their own language. Roses stand for love, irises for loy alty and sunflowers for cheerfulness. But what does the flower jasmine stand for in the flower language? Who you should give jasmine to - and who you shouldn't.
What does the jasmine flower mean in flower language?
In the language of flowers, jasmine symbolizes enchanting kindness, grace and elegance. The white flowers represent purity while yellow jasmine flowers represent grace and elegance. Jasmin is suitable as a gift for close friends and partners.
Jasmine means: You are enchanting
The beautiful, mostly pure white flowers of jasmine exude a very strong scent. The flower color white always represents purity. White jasmine also means kindness. If the flowers are yellow, jasmine means grace and elegance.
When you give someone jasmine, you are saying that you find him or her adorable. The pretty ornamental plant is therefore more of a gift for friends and partners. Good opportunities for giving jasmine as a gift are:
- Partner’s birthday
- Anniversary
- Wedding Day
- as a small thank you
Giving your boss a jasmine plant for a birthday or anniversary is not advisable. You should also choose a different flower for your neighbor if you want to make him happy. There is of course an exception: If you know for sure that the recipient particularly loves jasmine or is looking for specific varieties, you are of course welcome to give him this flower.
Where does the name “Jasmine” come from?
The name Jasmin comes from Persian. It means “fragrant oil”. The name Jasmin with its variations Yasmin or Jasemin is very popular among oriental girls and women.
Tip
Jasmine is poisonous due to the high content of essential oils. When caring for your hands, it is best to protect them with gloves. If there are children or animals in the house, you should choose other non-toxic flowers as a gift.
