ريحانةMuslim girl names
Meaning
Basil
Name meaning
- Origin / language
- Arabic
- Islamic / Qur’anic association
- Not specifically Qur'anic / not established
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- Traditional Arabic names
Language and spelling
Rayhana ريحانة names basil, while Rayhan ريحان is the related plant word. The spelling does not mean every fragrant flower can be substituted for the specific plant.
Alternate spellings
- Raihana · Arabic · ريحانة
- Rihana · Regional spelling of the same name · Rihana
Sources
Meaning checked against the listed source.
Entry reviewed: 2026-10-25
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