Girl name
Raihanah name meaning
“sweet-smelling aromatic plant”
Raihanah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning a sweet-smelling aromatic plant. It comes from rayḥāna, the singular form of rayḥān, a word referring to fragrant plants such as basil. This relationship between the two Arabic forms explains both the name's source and its botanical meaning.
What does Raihanah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Raihanah
From Arabic rayḥāna, the singular form of rayḥān, referring to an aromatic plant such as basil.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Raihanah in Islam and the Quran
Raihanah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Raihanah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Raihanah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Raihanah: sweet-smelling aromatic plant
- Laela: night; nighttime
- Baiti: my home
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Meaning of each word
- Raihanah: sweet-smelling aromatic plant
- Syaadah: happiness and well-being
- Fatima: one who weans a child
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Raihanah Marwah
Meaning of each word
- Raihanah: sweet-smelling aromatic plant
- Marwah: hard white stone
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Meaning of each word
- Karimah: noble, generous
- Raihanah: sweet-smelling aromatic plant
- Wasiah: wide, spacious
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Raihanah Amira
Meaning of each word
- Raihanah: sweet-smelling aromatic plant
- Amira: princess, female leader
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Meaning of each word
- Raihanah: sweet-smelling aromatic plant
- Zahro: bright, radiant
- Masyita: female hairdresser
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How to pronounce Raihanah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /raihanah/ |
| Arabic script | ريحانة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦲꦶꦲꦤꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮄᮠᮔᮂ |
Is Raihanah a girl’s name?
Yes, Raihanah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Raihanah ranks #2,338 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Raihanah
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Raihanah
- Raihanah
- Raihanah · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Raihanah
What is the meaning of Raihanah?
Raihanah means sweet-smelling aromatic plant. From Arabic rayḥāna, the singular form of rayḥān, referring to an aromatic plant such as basil.
Is Raihanah a girl’s name?
Yes, Raihanah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Raihanah?
Raihanah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Raihanah in the Quran?
Raihanah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Raihanah have?
Raihanah has 3 syllables (Rai-ha-nah) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Raihanah?
Raihanah ranks #2,338 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Raihanah?
Some ideas: Raihanah Laela Baiti; Raihanah Syaadah Fatima; Raihanah Marwah.
Famous people named Raihanah?
Notable people named Raihanah include Raihanah, Raihanah.
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