Indian name meaning
Rehan
♂ BoyRe·han · 2 syllables
Sweet basil; handsome
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Rihan
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| R | e | h | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
2 + 5 + 5 + 1 + 5 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Rehan carries the name number 9.
About the name Rehan
Rehan is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Sweet basil; handsome.”
Spoken aloud it is Re·han — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Rihan; both spellings are the same name. Rehan turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rehan mean?
Rehan means “Sweet basil; handsome.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Rehan a boy or a girl name?
Rehan is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rehan?
Rehan is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Rehan?
Rehan has 2 syllables and is said as Re·han.
What are the other spellings of Rehan?
Rehan is also commonly spelled Rihan. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Rehan?
In the Chaldean system, Rehan has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Rehan a common name in India?
Rehan appears 6 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Rehan?
For a sister to Rehan, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Raahi, Rabab, Rahmat or Sumaira all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rehan?
Rohan, Eshan, Mohan or Kanchan share Rehan's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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