Raihana as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Raihana

What is the meaning of the name Raihana ?

The baby name Raihana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /raɪˈhɑːnə/ (RYE-HAA-nah).

Raihana is Arabic in Origin.

Raihana is an Arabic feminine name from ريحانة (rayḥāna), the sprig of rayḥān - “sweet basil” or “fragrant herb.” The root links to scent and gentle breeze, giving senses of freshness, grace, and cherished delight. Rayḥān appears in the Qur’an as a symbol of provision and comfort, and in hadith a rayḥānah is a beloved “basil-sprig,” extending the meaning to a dearly loved child.

Used across the Islamic world for centuries, the name is associated with Rayhana bint Zayd, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Common variants include Rayhana, Raihanah, Rayhanah, Reyhana, and Turkish Reyhan; Anglicized spellings Rihana and Rihanna also occur. In South and Southeast Asia, especially Urdu-, Malay-, and Indonesian-speaking communities, Raihana remains popular; the related masculine form is Rayhan/Rehan. Nicknames may include Rai or Hana, while the core meaning consistently evokes a sweet, life-giving fragrance.