Reihan as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Reihan

What is the meaning of the name Reihan ?

The baby name Reihan is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAY-hahn — /ˈreɪ.hɑːn/,RYE-hahn — /ˈraɪ.hɑːn/.

Reihan is Arabic, Indonesian, Malay, Persian, Turkish in Origin.

Reihan stems from Arabic rayhan (rayḥān, ريحان), denoting “sweet basil,” “fragrant herb,” and by extension “a token of mercy or blessing.” The word appears in the Qur’an as an image of freshness and provision, which helped the name travel into Persian and Turkish, then widely across South and Southeast Asia. Used by both genders in Arabic and Turkish traditions, Reihan carries gentle, botanical connotations alongside a spiritual sense of grace and well-being.

Spellings and close variants include Rayhan, Raihan, Reyhan, Rehan, Rayhaan, and Rihan; related feminine forms in Persian/Arabic are Reyhaneh/Reyhānā and Rihana/Rihanna. Turkish usage often favors Reyhan (frequently feminine), while South Asian and Indonesian communities lean toward Rehan/Raihan (often masculine). As a modern transliteration, Reihan preserves the long vowel while feeling international and easy to pronounce. The name’s blend of natural imagery and auspicious meaning makes it a quietly radiant choice across cultures and faiths.