Rayhana
Rayhana is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A sprig of sweet basil”.
| Meaning | A sprig of sweet basil |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ريحانة |
| Pronunciation | ray-HAH-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Rayhana
Rayhana, or rayḥāna, is the word for one item of rayḥān, meaning a single fragrant plant or sprig of basil. It comes from the root r-w-ḥ, tied to breeze and scent. Arabs used the word as a loving term for a dear child, and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ spoke of his grandsons al-Hasan and al-Husayn as his two rayḥānas of this world. The Prophet's household also included Rayhana bint Zayd, who came from one of the Jewish tribes of Madinah.
Is Rayhana a Muslim name?
Rayhana is linked both with the Prophet's ﷺ household and with a Quranic word: 'And grain with husks, and fragrant plants' (Quran 55:12).
How popular is Rayhana?
It is used across the Muslim world, with Rehana the usual South Asian spelling and Reyhaneh the Persian one.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rayhana mean?
Rayhana means 'A sprig of sweet basil'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rayhana a Muslim name?
Rayhana is linked both with the Prophet's ﷺ household and with a Quranic word: 'And grain with husks, and fragrant plants' (Quran 55:12).
How do you pronounce Rayhana?
Rayhana is pronounced ray-HAH-nah.
Is Rayhana a boy or girl name?
Rayhana is usually a girl name.