Raihan
Raihan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Sweet basil, fragrant plant”.
| Meaning | Sweet basil, fragrant plant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ريحان |
| Pronunciation | ray-HAAN |
| Arabic root | ر و ح (r-w-ḥ) — scent, breath, rest |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Raihan
Raihan is a spelling of Rayḥān, the Arabic word for sweet basil and, more broadly, for any fragrant herb. The Quran mentions rayḥān among God's gifts and among the delights of Paradise, and the Prophet ﷺ called his grandsons al-Hasan and al-Husayn his 'two sweet basils' in this world. The spelling Raihan is typical of Malaysia, Indonesia and Bangladesh.
Is Raihan a Muslim name?
Yes. Raihan is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning fragrant basil, a word found in the Quran.
Is Raihan in the Quran?
It appears in 'and grain with husks, and fragrant plants (al-rayḥān)' (Quran 55:12).
Where is the name Raihan used?
Popular in Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh and India; Reyhan is the Turkish form.
Gifts with the name Raihan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raihan mean?
Raihan means 'Sweet basil, fragrant plant'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Raihan a Muslim name?
Yes. Raihan is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning fragrant basil, a word found in the Quran.
How do you write Raihan in Arabic?
Raihan is written ريحان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Raihan?
Raihan is pronounced ray-HAAN.
Is Raihan mentioned in the Quran?
It appears in 'and grain with husks, and fragrant plants (al-rayḥān)' (Quran 55:12).