Rayhana means “sweet basil, fragrant herb”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Rayhana is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Rayhana mean?
Literal meaning
Rayhana is a girl's name used in Bashkir and Tatar. It means “sweet basil, fragrant herb”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Rayhana in Tatar and Bashkir
What does Rayhana mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Rayhana (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sweet basil, fragrant herb” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Rayhana mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Rayhana (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sweet basil, fragrant herb” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Rayhana come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Rayhana?
Rayhana is used as a given name in Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Rayhana across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | RayhanaLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “sweet basil, fragrant herb” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | RayhanaLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “sweet basil, fragrant herb” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Rayhana
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayhana | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Rayhana | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Rayhana
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Rayhana rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- JamilaGirl“beautiful”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- YunusBoy“Jonah (name of the prophet)”same language (tatar)
- ShigabetdinBoy“flame of the faith”same language (tatar)
- GabdelkarimBoy“servant of the Generous”same language (tatar)
- BagautdinBoy“splendor of the faith”same language (tatar)
- KhakimBoy“wise”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- KhabibBoy“beloved”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- IlnazBoy“pride of the homeland”same language (tatar, bashkir)
Common questions about Rayhana
What does the name Rayhana mean?
Rayhana means “sweet basil, fragrant herb”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Rayhana a girl's or a boy's name?
Rayhana is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Rayhana come from?
Rayhana is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Rayhana?
Rayhana is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Rayhana have?
Rayhana has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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