Reyhan means “name of a kind of flower”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Reyhan is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Reyhan mean?
بىر خىل گۈل ئىسمى (بۇ يەردە «رەيھان گۈلىدەك خۇش پۇراق» دېگەن مەنە ئىپادىلىنىدۇ)Literal meaning
Reyhan (رەيھان) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “name of a kind of flower” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
here it expresses "fragrant as the reyhan flower"
Meaning themes: Flowers
Reyhan in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Reyhan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Reyhan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of a kind of flower” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Reyhan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written رەيھان, Reyhan (ULY transliteration), Reyhan'gül, رەيھانگۈل, Reyhanem and رەيھانەم. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of a kind of flower” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Reyhan mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Reyhan. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of a kind of flower” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Reyhan come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Reyhan?
Reyhan is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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.
Reyhan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ReyhanLatin | Girl | same as above: “name of a kind of flower” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | رەيھانArabic script Reyhan'gülLatin, variant رەيھانگۈلArabic script, variant ReyhanemLatin, variant رەيھانەمArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “name of a kind of flower” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | ReyhanLatin | Girl | same as above: “name of a kind of flower” | 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 Reyhan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reyhan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| رەيھان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Reyhan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Reyhan'gül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| رەيھانگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Reyhanem[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| رەيھانەم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Reyhan | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Reyhan
Variants and linked names
Sibling names for Reyhan
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 Reyhan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülnazikGirl“violet”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- TezgülGirl“swift rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülishahGirl“the shah's flower; flower of flowers”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- FidangülGirl“sapling rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülkanUnisex“rose blood”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- GülsuruxGirl“red rose”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- GüleceUnisex“rose queen”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
- GüleserGirl“rose creation”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme flowers
Common questions about Reyhan
What does the name Reyhan mean?
Reyhan means “name of a kind of flower”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Reyhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Reyhan is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Reyhan come from?
Reyhan is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Reyhan?
Reyhan is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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 is Reyhan spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Reyhan (Latin), رەيھان (Arabic script), Reyhan'gül (Latin), رەيھانگۈل (Arabic script), Reyhanem (Latin), رەيھانەم (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Reyhan have?
Reyhan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: بىر خىل گۈل ئىسمى (بۇ يەردە «رەيھان گۈلىدەك خۇش پۇراق» دېگەن مەنە ئىپادىلىنىدۇ); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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