Raihana
Raihana is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Sweet basil, a fragrant flower”.
| Meaning | Sweet basil, a fragrant flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ريحانة |
| Pronunciation | ray-HAA-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, India, Bangladesh, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Raihana
Raihana represents Rayḥāna, meaning one sweet-smelling plant or a sprig of basil, from the root r-w-ḥ, scent and breath. Rayḥāna bint Zayd, who came from the Banu Qurayza, was part of the household of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The word was also used as a tender endearment for daughters. Families in Bangladesh, India and Malaysia in particular tend to write the name as Raihana.
Is Raihana a Muslim name?
Rayhana bint Zayd bore this name in the Prophet's ﷺ time, and its source word appears in 'and grain with husks, and fragrant plants (al-rayḥān)' (Quran 55:12).
How popular is Raihana?
It is found across the Muslim world, with Reyhaneh used in Persian and Rehana in South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raihana mean?
Raihana means 'Sweet basil, a fragrant flower'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Raihana a Muslim name?
Rayhana bint Zayd bore this name in the Prophet's ﷺ time, and its source word appears in 'and grain with husks, and fragrant plants (al-rayḥān)' (Quran 55:12).
How do you pronounce Raihana?
Raihana is pronounced ray-HAA-nah.
Is Raihana a boy or girl name?
Raihana is usually a girl name.