Raihan

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Meaning

Heavens Flower

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic ريحان
Urdu ریحان
Persian رایحان
Bengali রায়হান
Pashto ريحان

Alternate Spellings

The name Raihan is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The literal meaning, 'Heavens Flower', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Raihan is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Raihan comes from the Arabic root r-y-h-n, meaning “sweet basil” or fragrant plant. The Quran (55:12, 56:89) uses this word describing the fragrant plants of Paradise.