Raihan
Raihan is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Sweet basil, a fragrant plant”.
| Meaning | Sweet basil, a fragrant plant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ريحان |
| Pronunciation | ray-HAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, India |
Meaning and origin of Raihan
Raihan is one spelling of Rayḥān, which in Arabic means sweet basil and, more generally, any fragrant herb. It is linked to the root r-w-ḥ, which carries ideas of scent, breath and rest. The Quran lists rayḥān among God's gifts and the pleasures of Paradise, and the Prophet ﷺ described his grandsons al-Hasan and al-Husayn as his two fragrant basils of this world. This spelling is typical of Malaysia, Indonesia and Bangladesh.
Is Raihan a Muslim name?
Raihan comes straight from a Quranic word: 'and grain with husks, and fragrant plants (al-rayḥān)' (Quran 55:12).
How popular is Raihan?
It is popular in Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh and India, while Turks use the form Reyhan.
Gifts with the name Raihan
- Raihan name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Raihan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raihan mean?
Raihan means 'Sweet basil, a fragrant plant'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Raihan a Muslim name?
Raihan comes straight from a Quranic word: 'and grain with husks, and fragrant plants (al-rayḥān)' (Quran 55:12).
How do you pronounce Raihan?
Raihan is pronounced ray-HAAN.
Is Raihan a boy or girl name?
Raihan is usually a boy name.