What origin is the name Reyhaneh?

Reyhaneh comes from Persian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Reyhaneh?

Names from the same persian tradition pair naturally with Reyhaneh — for example Darius, Cyrus, Kian. You can browse more on our persian names page.

How is Reyhaneh written in its native script?

Reyhaneh is written ریحانه.

Reyhaneh

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Reyhaneh

Reyhaneh

Girl

Persian

3 syllables

Reyhaneh (ریحانه) is a Persian girl's name meaning "From Persian 'reyhan' (basil). Refers to sweet basil or a fragrant flowering herb. A popular, elegant name for girls.".

Parents who choose Reyhaneh pick a girl name from the Persian tradition, meaning "From Persian 'reyhan' (basil). Refers to sweet basil or a fragrant flowering herb. A popular, elegant name for girls.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: ریحانه
Origin: Persian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Persian 'reyhan' (basil). Refers to sweet basil or a fragrant flowering herb. A popular, elegant name for girls.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as ریحانه

Quick answers about Reyhaneh

What does Reyhaneh mean?

Reyhaneh is a girl name of Persian origin meaning "From Persian 'reyhan' (basil). Refers to sweet basil or a fragrant flowering herb. A popular, elegant name for girls.".

How popular is Reyhaneh?

We have no birth-record ranking for Reyhaneh: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Reyhaneh

Darius Cyrus Kian Arman Kamran Parsa

How to say Reyhaneh

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Reyhaneh.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Names with a similar meaning to Reyhaneh

Reyhaneh means "From Persian 'reyhan' (basil). Refers to sweet basil or a fragrant flowering herb. A popular, elegant name for girls." — these names share that spirit.

Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Jasmine — "Jasmine comes from the flower, from the Persian yasamin, meaning 'gift from God' in popular use." (Persian)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)