Muslim boy name
Rayhan: name meaning
ريحان
“Sweet basil; fragrance”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
Mentioned in the Qur'an (55:12, 56:89).
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Rayhan mean?
Rayhan (ريحان) means "Sweet basil; fragrance". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Rayhan a Muslim name?
Yes. Rayhan is used by Muslims around the world. Mentioned in the Qur'an (55:12, 56:89).
Is Rayhan mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. Mentioned in the Qur'an (55:12, 56:89).