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ريحان

A Quranic Baby Name for Boys and Girls

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  1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Rayhan
  2. Detailed Meaning of Rayhan
  3. Downloadable Pictures of the Baby Name Rayhan in Six Arabic Writing Styles

1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Rayhan

How to pronounce Rayhan

RAY + Her + stANd

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
How to write Rayhan in Arabicريحان
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
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Quranic Root
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R-W-H6

2. Detailed 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)

3. Pictures of the Muslim Baby Name Rayhan Written in Arabic

Rayhan written in print and handwriting script (Naskh)

The Muslim name Rayhan written in naskh script
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Click the above link to see the baby name Rayhan written down in various other Arabic calligraphic styles.
Names Before and After Rayhan in the Collection: Names Directly Mentioned in the Quran
« RaqeemRashadRaufRawh Rayhan ReyahRidwanRizwanRouyaa »

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