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Rehan

Muslim Boy Name · Scholarly Verified

رَيْحَان

Fragrant flower, Sweet basil, Provision of Paradise

Mentioned in the Quran (Surah Ar-Rahman 55:12 & Surah Al-Waqi'ah 56:89) as a blessed bountiful fragrance of Paradise.

Themes: blessing, gift, beauty, paradise

Origin:
Arabic
Transliteration:
Rayḥān • Pronounced: (Ray-haan)
Prominent Regional Familiarity
South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Türkiye, Western Communities
Naming Tradition
South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic/Gulf Muslim Names,Turkish Muslim Names,Southeast Asian Muslim Names,Western Muslim Names
Associated Countries & Lineage
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye, UK, USA, Canada, Australia
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
Quran (Surah Ar-Rahman 55:12, Surah Al-Waqi'ah 56:89)
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24

Similar & Related Islamic Names

  • Aadil

    Just, Upright, Fair, Righteous Ruler
    عَادِل
  • Aaftab

    Sun, Bright light, Radiance of guidance
    آَفْتَاب
  • Aaliya

    Exalted, High rank, Sublime, Heavenly
    عَالِيَة
  • Aaliyah

    Exalted, High Rank, Sublime, Noble
    عَالِيَة

What is the meaning of the Islamic name Rehan (رَيْحَان)?

The Islamic name Rehan (رَيْحَان) means "Fragrant flower, Sweet basil, Provision of Paradise". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.

What is the Islamic significance of the name Rehan?

Mentioned in the Quran (Surah Ar-Rahman 55:12 & Surah Al-Waqi'ah 56:89) as a blessed bountiful fragrance of Paradise.

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