Boy name
Reyhan name meaning
“fragrant basil plant”
Reyhan is a masculine name from Arabic rayḥān, meaning a fragrant plant, especially basil. It is a spelling variant of Raihan. The name therefore carries the meaning of fragrant basil, with Raihan providing a related spelling based on the same Arabic source word.
What does Reyhan 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 Reyhan
A spelling variant of Raihan, from Arabic rayḥān, a fragrant plant, especially basil.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Reyhan in Islam and the Quran
Reyhan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ريحان) does, for example in QS Al-Waqi’ah [56]: 89. The word occurs in a description of blessings for those brought near to God.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Reyhan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Reyhan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Reyhan: fragrant basil plant
- Haq: truth, that which is right
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
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Meaning of each word
- Reyhan: fragrant basil plant
- Alfath: opening, victory
- Masturi: covered or concealed
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Reyhan Muhamat
Meaning of each word
- Reyhan: fragrant basil plant
- Muhamat: much praised
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Meaning of each word
- Mashud: witnessed, seen
- Reyhan: fragrant basil plant
- Syarkawi: from the eastern region
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Reyhan Alhamid
Meaning of each word
- Reyhan: fragrant basil plant
- Alhamid: the Praiseworthy
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Meaning of each word
- Reyhan: fragrant basil plant
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
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How to pronounce Reyhan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rəjhan/ |
| Arabic script | ريحان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦺꦲꦶꦲꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮨᮄᮠᮔ᮪ |
Is Reyhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Reyhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Reyhan ranks #4,433 among boy 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 Reyhan
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Reyhan
- Reyhan Fachrul · b. 1984
- Reyhan Mubaraq · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Reyhan
What is the meaning of Reyhan?
Reyhan means fragrant basil plant. A spelling variant of Raihan, from Arabic rayḥān, a fragrant plant, especially basil.
Is Reyhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Reyhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Reyhan?
Reyhan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Reyhan in the Quran?
Reyhan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ريحان) does, for example in QS Al-Waqi’ah [56]: 89. The word occurs in a description of blessings for those brought near to God.
How many syllables does Reyhan have?
Reyhan has 2 syllables (Rey-han) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Reyhan?
Reyhan ranks #4,433 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Reyhan?
Some ideas: Reyhan Haq Nadhif; Reyhan Alfath Masturi; Reyhan Muhamat.
Famous people named Reyhan?
Notable people named Reyhan include Reyhan Fachrul, Reyhan Mubaraq.
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