Rehan

The feminine first name Rehan represents an English and Armenian (Ռեհան) variation of the Arabic name Reyhan. Its meaning is "the fragrant one" or also "the basil."

What does the name Rehan mean?

The name Rehan for girls is an English and Armenian (Ռեհան) form of the Arabic Reyhan. Its meanings include "the fragrant one" as well as "the basil." The origin traces back to the Arabic word reyḩān or rayḥān (ريحان), which stands for "the fragrance," "the smell," or "the basil." Other variants include Rejhan, Rejhana, Rehana, Rehaneh, Reyhana, and Rayhana.

Where does the name Rehan come from?

The first name Rehan has Arabic roots and means "the fragrant one." The composition in Arabic, reyḩān or rayḥān, refers to the fragrance, the smell, or the basil. This name can be found in various languages, including Afghan, Armenian, Indian, and Persian.

How do you pronounce Rehan?

The sound and pronunciation of Rehan: The name is two syllables and is pronounced as "Re-han" [ˈʁeːhan] or [ʁeˈhaːn]. The rolled or guttural r provides a special resonance, while the long e conveys brightness. The open ending -han gives the name a certain spaciousness and calm. Thus, Rehan sounds harmonious and clear – simple, warm, and balanced in its phonetic image.

Popularity

In Germany, Rehan is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2012, reaching 3,656th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times as a first name, placing it 5,457th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,639th.

Nicknames & pet names

Riri

Famous people

• Rehan Alikhan (British cricketer)
• Rehan Azmi (poet and writer)
• Rehan Poncha (swimmer from India)
• Rehan Sahin (rapper, linguist, and radio host)