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The baby name Rayhaneh is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /reɪˈhɑːnɛ/ — approx. 'ray-HAH-neh' (stress on the second syllable).

Rayhaneh is Persian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Persian
Pronunciation: IPA: /reɪˈhɑːnɛ/ — approx. 'ray-HAH-neh' (stress on the second syllable)

What is the meaning of the name Rayhaneh ?

The baby name Rayhaneh is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /reɪˈhɑːnɛ/ — approx. 'ray-HAH-neh' (stress on the second syllable).

Rayhaneh is Persian in Origin.

Rayhaneh (Persian: ریحانه; Arabic: ريحانة) is a feminine name of Arabic-Persian origin meaning “sweet basil,” “fragrant herb,” or more broadly “a sprig of aromatic greenery.” It derives from Arabic rayḥānah, from rayḥān, a Qur’anic term linked with pleasant scent, mercy, and the gardens of Paradise, giving the name a gentle, auspicious feel across Islamic cultures.

The name has been used since early Islam; a notable bearer is Rayhana bint Zayd, associated with the Prophet Muhammad’s household. Rayhaneh remains popular in Iran (commonly Reyhaneh/Reyhane) and appears across the Maghreb and Levant, while related forms occur in Turkey as Reyhan (also used for boys) and in South Asia as Raihanah. Common variants and transliterations include Rayhana, Reyhaneh, Reyhana, Rihaneh, Rihana, Rayhane, and the anglicized Rihanna. All forms preserve the core sense of fragrant grace and paradisal blessing.

Rayhaneh is a genuine rarity. We hold just 6 recorded uses of it, from 1 country.

Rayhaneh has the following similar or variant Names

Rayhaneh – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
IR Girls 0 #541 5 8,334
IR

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People also ask about Rayhaneh

Rayhaneh is predominantly a girl's name.
Rayhaneh is a 3 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /reɪˈhɑːnɛ/ — approx. 'ray-HAH-neh' (stress on the second syllable).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Reyhaneh, Reyhanah, Reyhana, Raihana, Reihana and Rayhane.
Across languages, Rayhaneh has these equivalents: Rayhana (Arabic), Reyhan (Turkish/Arabic), Basil (English, semantic equivalent).
Rayhaneh is a name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Iran. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Iran and its diaspora communities.
Yes, quite. Rayhaneh is missing from every national name ranking we cover, which marks it out as exceptionally uncommon.