Rehana as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Rehana

What is the meaning of the name Rehana ?

The baby name Rehana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced reh-HAH-nah (IPA: /rɛˈhɑːnə/); also commonly ray-HAH-nuh (/reɪˈhɑːnə/).

Rehana is Arabic in Origin.

Rehana is a feminine given name rooted in Arabic, from rīḥāna, a term for “sweet basil” and, by extension, a pleasing fragrance or source of comfort. The cognate rīḥān appears in the Qur’an as a fragrant plant, giving the name gentle, verdant connotations. Through Persian and Turkish transmission, the name came to South Asia, where it is common in Urdu- and Bengali-speaking Muslim communities.

Across centuries it has been borne by women in the wider Islamic world, notably Rayhana bint Zayd, a companion associated with the Prophet Muhammad. Spelling reflects transliteration: Rehana, Raihana, Rayhana, Reyhana, and Rehanah; related forms include Turkish Reyhan (often feminine, sometimes unisex) and Persian Reyhaneh/Reyhāna. Rihana and Rihanna are regional or modern variants. A masculine counterpart, Rehan/Reyhan, shares the same root. Overall the name evokes freshness, grace, and a softly perfumed presence.