Rehan
Rehan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Sweet basil, fragrance”.
| Meaning | Sweet basil, fragrance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu spelling |
| Arabic spelling | ریحان |
| Pronunciation | ray-HAAN |
| Arabic root | ر و ح (r-w-ḥ) — breeze, scent, rest |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rehan
Rehan is the usual Urdu and Hindi spelling of the Arabic Rayḥān, meaning sweet basil or a fragrant plant. In South Asian pronunciation the 'ay' sound becomes 'e', giving Rehan. The word appears in the Quran describing the fragrant plants of the earth and the comfort of those near to God. It is a popular boy's name in Pakistan and India.
Is Rehan a Muslim name?
Yes. Rehan is a Muslim name, the South Asian form of the Quranic word rayḥān.
Is Rehan in the Quran?
The word appears in Surah al-Rahman: 'And grain with husks, and fragrant plants (al-rayḥān)' (Quran 55:12).
Where is the name Rehan used?
Very common among Muslims in Pakistan and India and their diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Rehan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rehan mean?
Rehan means 'Sweet basil, fragrance'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu spelling.
Is Rehan a Muslim name?
Yes. Rehan is a Muslim name, the South Asian form of the Quranic word rayḥān.
How do you write Rehan in Arabic?
Rehan is written ریحان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rehan?
Rehan is pronounced ray-HAAN.
Is Rehan mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in Surah al-Rahman: 'And grain with husks, and fragrant plants (al-rayḥān)' (Quran 55:12).