Arabic

Rayhana

Pronounced ray-HAH-nahShare

Meaning: Sweet basil

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Rayhana is an Arabic name connected with sweet basil. Its botanical meaning gives it a fragrant green image.

Nicknames

  • Rayha
  • Hana

Spellings & variants

  • Raihana
  • Reyhan
  • Rehana

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Rayhana comes from Arabic.

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