Muslim Boy NameScholarly Verified
Origin: Arabic
رَيْحَان
Rehan
Transliteration: Rayḥān • Pronounced: (Ray-haan)
Regional Usage & Naming Heritage
Prominent Regional Familiarity:
South AsiaMiddle East / GulfSoutheast AsiaTürkiyeWestern Communities
Naming Tradition:
South Asian Muslim NamesArabic/Gulf Muslim NamesTurkish Muslim NamesSoutheast Asian Muslim NamesWestern Muslim Names
Associated Countries & Lineage:
IndiaPakistanBangladeshSaudi ArabiaUAEKuwaitQatarOmanBahrainIndonesiaMalaysiaTürkiyeUKUSACanadaAustralia
Islamic Significance & History
Mentioned in the Quran (Surah Ar-Rahman 55:12 & Surah Al-Waqi'ah 56:89) as a blessed bountiful fragrance of Paradise.
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source: Quran (Surah Ar-Rahman 55:12, Surah Al-Waqi'ah 56:89)
- Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24
Rehan (رَيْحَان)
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