Raihana
Raihana is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sweet basil, a fragrant flower”.
| Meaning | Sweet basil, a fragrant flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ريحانة |
| Pronunciation | ray-HAA-nah |
| Arabic root | ر و ح (r-w-ḥ) — scent, breath, rest |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Raihana
Raihana is a spelling of Rayḥāna, a single sprig of sweet basil or any sweet-smelling plant. Rayḥāna bint Zayd, a woman of the Banu Qurayza, lived in the household of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and the word was also used affectionately for daughters as a sign of tenderness. The spelling Raihana is common in Malaysia, India and Bangladesh.
Is Raihana a Muslim name?
Yes. Raihana is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning sweet basil. It was borne by Rayhana bint Zayd in the time of the Prophet ﷺ.
Is Raihana in the Quran?
Its source word appears in 'and grain with husks, and fragrant plants (al-rayḥān)' (Quran 55:12).
Where is the name Raihana used?
Used across the Muslim world; Reyhaneh is the Persian form and Rehana the South Asian one.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raihana mean?
Raihana means 'Sweet basil, a fragrant flower'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Raihana a Muslim name?
Yes. Raihana is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning sweet basil. It was borne by Rayhana bint Zayd in the time of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Raihana in Arabic?
Raihana is written ريحانة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Raihana?
Raihana is pronounced ray-HAA-nah.
Is Raihana mentioned in the Quran?
Its source word appears in 'and grain with husks, and fragrant plants (al-rayḥān)' (Quran 55:12).