Rayhana
Rayhana is a Muslim girl name meaning “A sprig of sweet basil, fragrant flower”.
| Meaning | A sprig of sweet basil, fragrant flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ريحانة |
| Pronunciation | ray-HAH-nah |
| Arabic root | ر و ح (r-w-ḥ) — breeze, scent, rest |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rayhana
Rayhana (rayḥāna) is the singular, feminine form of rayḥān: a single sweet-smelling plant or sprig of basil. Arabs used it as an affectionate word for a beloved child; the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ called his grandsons al-Hasan and al-Husayn his two rayḥānas in this world. Rayhana bint Zayd, a woman from the Jewish tribes of Madinah, was also part of the Prophet's household.
Is Rayhana a Muslim name?
Yes. Rayhana is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, connected to a Quranic word and to the household of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Is Rayhana in the Quran?
The related word rayḥān appears in the Quran: 'And grain with husks, and fragrant plants' (Quran 55:12).
Where is the name Rayhana used?
Used across the Muslim world; Rehana is the usual South Asian spelling and Reyhaneh the Persian one.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rayhana mean?
Rayhana means 'A sprig of sweet basil, fragrant flower'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rayhana a Muslim name?
Yes. Rayhana is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, connected to a Quranic word and to the household of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Rayhana in Arabic?
Rayhana is written ريحانة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rayhana?
Rayhana is pronounced ray-HAH-nah.
Is Rayhana mentioned in the Quran?
The related word rayḥān appears in the Quran: 'And grain with husks, and fragrant plants' (Quran 55:12).