Boy name
Rayhan name meaning
“fragrant plant, basil”
Rayhan is a boy’s name from Arabic rayḥān, meaning “fragrant plant” or “basil.” Its source word refers to fragrant vegetation, particularly basil. Alongside its use as a given name, rayḥān also occurs in the Quran as a word associated with fragrant plants.
What does Rayhan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Rayhan
From Arabic rayḥān, referring to fragrant vegetation, particularly basil. The word also occurs in the Quran.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Rayhan in Islam and the Quran
Rayhan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (وريحان) does, for example in QS Al-Waqi’ah [56]: 89.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Rayhan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rayhan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Rayhan Fathoni Nashrullah
Meaning of each word
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Fathoni: intelligent, perceptive
- Nashrullah: help or victory from God
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Meaning of each word
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Ahsan: better, best
- Sobron: patience; perseverance
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Rayhan Mashum
Meaning of each word
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Mashum: protected from sin
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Meaning of each word
- Topik: help toward success
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Hamdun: praise, an expression of praise
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Rayhan Bustomi
Meaning of each word
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Bustomi: from Bistam
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Meaning of each word
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Nuryadi: excellent light
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
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How to pronounce Rayhan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rajhan/ |
| Arabic script | ريحان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦲꦶꦲꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮄᮠᮔ᮪ |
Is Rayhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Rayhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Rayhan ranks #1,394 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Rayhan
- Raihan♂A fragrant aromatic plant
- Reyhan♂Fragrant basil plant
- Rayyan♂Quenched
- Rahman♂Abundant in mercy
- Rachman♂♀Abundant in mercy
- Ryan♂Possibly little king
- Ramlan♂♀Sand, sandy
- Raya♂♀Great, grand, majestic
- Ramdan♂The month of Ramadan
- Riyan♂Fresh, quenched of thirst
- Ramdhan♂The month of Ramadan
- Rakhman♂Abundant in mercy
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Rayhan
- Rayhan Fadillah · b. 2004
- Gusti Rayhan · b. 2001
- Rayhan Cornelis
- Rayhan Febrian · b. 1990
- Rayhan Noor
- Rayhan Sudrajat
- Rayhan Vania Salsabila · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Rayhan
What is the meaning of Rayhan?
Rayhan means fragrant plant, basil. From Arabic rayḥān, referring to fragrant vegetation, particularly basil. The word also occurs in the Quran.
Is Rayhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Rayhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rayhan?
Rayhan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Rayhan in the Quran?
Rayhan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (وريحان) does, for example in QS Al-Waqi’ah [56]: 89.
How many syllables does Rayhan have?
Rayhan has 2 syllables (Ray-han) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rayhan?
Rayhan ranks #1,394 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Rayhan?
Some ideas: Rayhan Fathoni Nashrullah; Rayhan Ahsan Sobron; Rayhan Mashum.
Famous people named Rayhan?
Notable people named Rayhan include Rayhan Fadillah, Gusti Rayhan, Rayhan Cornelis.
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