Unisex name
Riyana name meaning
“fresh, quenched of thirst”
Riyana is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Arabic and meaning “fresh” or “quenched of thirst”. This interpretation connects it to Rayyana, from the Arabic feminine form rayyānah, whose root concerns having thirst quenched. Rayyana is the related name form in this derivation.
What does Riyana mean?
Fresh, quenched of thirst
In Indonesian: segar, terpuaskan dahaganya
The ending -ana occurs in names with different origins, such as Mulyana, Juliana, and Yohana. It is a shared sound rather than a single suffix carrying the same meaning in every name. More girl names ending in -ana →
Origin and cultural usage of Riyana
Riyana can be an adaptation of Rayyana, Arabic rayyānah, a feminine form from a root associated with having one's thirst quenched. This is a common name interpretation, though the spelling does not establish the origin conclusively.
Riyana in Islam and the Quran
Riyana 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.
How to pronounce Riyana
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rijana/ |
| Arabic script | ريانة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦶꦪꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮤᮚᮔ |
Is Riyana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Riyana is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 29% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Riyana ranks #555 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Riyana
Famous people named Riyana
- Riyana Supriyatin · b. 1968
- Riyana Yulianti · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Riyana
What is the meaning of Riyana?
Riyana means fresh, quenched of thirst. Riyana can be an adaptation of Rayyana, Arabic rayyānah, a feminine form from a root associated with having one's thirst quenched. This is a common name interpretation, though the spelling does not establish the origin conclusively.
Is Riyana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Riyana is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 29% of bearers are male.
Is the name Riyana in the Quran?
Riyana does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Riyana have?
Riyana has 3 syllables (Ri-ya-na) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Riyana?
Riyana ranks #555 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Riyana?
Notable people named Riyana include Riyana Supriyatin, Riyana Yulianti.
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