Rayyaan
Rayyaan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Well-watered; name of a gate of Paradise”.
| Meaning | Well-watered; name of a gate of Paradise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ريّان |
| Pronunciation | ray-YAAN |
| Arabic root | ر و ي (r-w-y) — to quench thirst, to be well watered |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rayyaan
Rayyaan is a South Asian and British spelling of Rayyān, with the double 'y' showing the stressed consonant and the double 'a' the long vowel. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that Paradise has a gate called al-Rayyān through which the people who fasted will enter on the Day of Judgement, and no one else will enter through it (Bukhari and Muslim).
Is Rayyaan a Muslim name?
Yes. Rayyaan is a Muslim name, the spelling of Rayyān favoured in Pakistan, India and the UK, and it is tied to a well-known hadith about fasting.
Where is the name Rayyaan used?
Very popular among South Asian Muslims in Pakistan, India and the UK.
Gifts with the name Rayyaan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rayyaan mean?
Rayyaan means 'Well-watered; name of a gate of Paradise'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rayyaan a Muslim name?
Yes. Rayyaan is a Muslim name, the spelling of Rayyān favoured in Pakistan, India and the UK, and it is tied to a well-known hadith about fasting.
How do you write Rayyaan in Arabic?
Rayyaan is written ريّان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rayyaan?
Rayyaan is pronounced ray-YAAN.