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Rayhan

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A Quranic Name for Boys and Girls

How to pronounce Rayhan

RAY + Her + stANd

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
Arabic Spelling (How to write Rayhan in Arabic)ريحان
Quranic Nature
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Directly Mentioned
Alternate spellings of RayhanRaihan Rihan Reehan Reyhan Reihan Raihaan Rayhaan Reihane Reihan Reihaane Reihaane Reihaan Rehane Rehan Rehaane
All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling.
Quranic Root
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R-W-H6
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Meaning of Rayhan

Rayhan is direct Quranic name for boys and girls that means “good scent”, “fragrance”. Rayhan is used twice in the Quran, in verses 55:12 and 56:89.

Therein is fruit and palm trees having sheaths [of dates]. And grain covered with husk, and fragrant flowers. (Quran 55:11-12)

 Now if one happens to be of those who are drawn close unto God. For him shall be comfort, and fragrance and a Paradise of Bliss. (Quran 56:88-89)

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