Reyyan means “one whose thirst is quenched”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Reyyan is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 1 syllable (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Reyyan mean?
ئۇسسۇزلۇققا قانغۇچىLiteral meaning
Reyyan (رەييان) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one whose thirst is quenched” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Reyyan in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Reyyan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Reyyan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one whose thirst is quenched” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
What does Reyyan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written رەييان and Reyyan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one whose thirst is quenched” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Reyyan come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Reyyan?
Reyyan is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. 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.
Reyyan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ReyyanLatin | Unisex | same as above: “one whose thirst is quenched” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | رەييانArabic script | Girl | same as above: “one whose thirst is quenched” | Documented[1] |
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 Reyyan
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.
Names related to Reyyan
Variants and linked names
- EbureyyanBoy“father of Reyyan”
Sibling names for Reyyan
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 Reyyan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KoryiğitBoy“fiery young hero”same language (turkish)
- TamarUnisex“variant of Damar, vein; temperament”same language (turkish)
- DurusuGirl“clear + water”same language (turkish)
- TakiyettinBoy“piety of the faith”same language (turkish)
- Ta'etGirl“worship, obedience, submission”same language (uyghur)
- NisayimGirl“women”same language (uyghur)
- ShamuratBoy“Murad with the epithet shah”same language (uyghur)
- NarkadınGirl“pomegranate woman”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Reyyan
What does the name Reyyan mean?
Reyyan means “one whose thirst is quenched”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Reyyan a girl's or a boy's name?
Reyyan is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls and boys; Uyghur: girls.
Where does Reyyan come from?
Reyyan is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Reyyan?
Reyyan is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur. 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 Reyyan spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Reyyan (Latin), رەييان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Reyyan have?
Reyyan has 1 syllable 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: ئۇسسۇزلۇققا قانغۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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