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Reyhana

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Meaning

Sweet-smelling flower

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ุฑูŠุญุงู†ุฉ
Capturing elegance and depth, Reyhana stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The literal meaning, 'Sweet-smelling 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. Reyhana is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Reyhana, like Raihana, comes from the same Arabic root r-y-h-n, the Quranic word for sweet basil.

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Etymology

From the Arabic ุฑูŠุญุงู†ุฉ (rayhanah), 'sweet basil, fragrant flower' - a Quranic image describing the blessings of Paradise.

Islamic Significance

Growing things are set out in the Quran as evidence: from the water We bring out grain arranged in layers, and gardens of grapevines and olives and pomegranates (6:99).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.