Rehana
Rehana is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sweet basil, fragrant flower”.
| Meaning | Sweet basil, fragrant flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu spelling |
| Arabic spelling | ریحانہ |
| Pronunciation | ray-HAH-nah |
| Arabic root | ر و ح (r-w-ḥ) — breeze, scent, rest |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rehana
Rehana is the South Asian form of Arabic Rayḥāna, a single sprig of sweet basil or a fragrant flower. It was a classic name for Muslim girls in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh through the twentieth century. Rayhana bint Zayd belonged to the household of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and he called his grandsons his two rayḥānas.
Is Rehana a Muslim name?
Yes. Rehana is a Muslim name, the Urdu and Bengali form of Arabic Rayhana.
Is Rehana 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 Rehana used?
A long-established name among Muslims in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Spellings and variants of Rehana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rehana mean?
Rehana means 'Sweet basil, fragrant flower'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu spelling.
Is Rehana a Muslim name?
Yes. Rehana is a Muslim name, the Urdu and Bengali form of Arabic Rayhana.
How do you write Rehana in Arabic?
Rehana is written ریحانہ in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rehana?
Rehana is pronounced ray-HAH-nah.
Is Rehana mentioned in the Quran?
The related word rayḥān appears in the Quran: 'And grain with husks, and fragrant plants' (Quran 55:12).