Rehana
Rehana is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Urdu spelling origin, meaning “Sweet basil, a fragrant flower”.
| Meaning | Sweet basil, a fragrant flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu spelling |
| Written as | ریحانہ |
| Pronunciation | ray-HAH-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Rehana
Rehana is the South Asian form of the Arabic Rayḥāna, meaning one sprig of basil or a sweet-smelling flower, from the root r-w-ḥ. For most of the twentieth century Muslim parents in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan chose it again and again. Rayhana bint Zayd was part of the household of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He also called his grandsons his two rayḥānas.
Is Rehana a Muslim name?
Rehana is the Urdu and Bengali form of Rayhana. The related word rayḥān appears in the Quran: 'And grain with husks, and fragrant plants' (Quran 55:12).
How popular is Rehana?
It has long been an established name among Muslims in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rehana mean?
Rehana means 'Sweet basil, a fragrant flower'. It is of Arabic, Urdu spelling origin.
Is Rehana a Muslim name?
Rehana is the Urdu and Bengali form of Rayhana. The related word rayḥān appears in the Quran: 'And grain with husks, and fragrant plants' (Quran 55:12).
How do you pronounce Rehana?
Rehana is pronounced ray-HAH-nah.
Is Rehana a boy or girl name?
Rehana is usually a girl name.