Indian name meaning
Rihana
♀ GirlRi·ha·na · 3 syllables
Sweet basil; a fragrant flower of paradise
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Rehana
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| R | i | h | a | n | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
2 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Rihana carries the name number 6.
About the name Rihana
Rihana is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Sweet basil; a fragrant flower of paradise.”
Spoken aloud it is Ri·ha·na — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Rehana; both spellings are the same name. Rihana appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rihana mean?
Rihana means “Sweet basil; a fragrant flower of paradise.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Rihana a boy or a girl name?
Rihana is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rihana?
Rihana is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Rihana?
Rihana has 3 syllables and is said as Ri·ha·na.
What are the other spellings of Rihana?
Rihana is also commonly spelled Rehana. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Rihana?
In the Chaldean system, Rihana has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Rihana a common name in India?
Rihana appears 18 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Rihana?
For a brother to Rihana, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Rafiq, Rahil, Ramzan or Imtiaz all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rihana?
Ahana, Sana, Bhavana or Chandana share Rihana's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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