Rehan
| Name | Rehan |
| In Urdu (اردو) | ریحان |
| Roman / pronunciation | Rehan |
| Meaning (English) | Sweet basil, fragrance |
| Meaning (Urdu) | خوشبودار پودا |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Abjad · lucky number | 269 · 8 |
What does Rehan mean?
Rehan (ریحان) is a arabic boy name meaning “Sweet basil, fragrance” — in Urdu, خوشبودار پودا. Pronounced Rehan, it is a well-loved choice among Urdu-speaking and Muslim families for its beautiful meaning and easy, melodic sound.
Arabic names are deeply rooted in the language of the Quran and are the most widely used names in the Muslim world. Rehan also belongs to our collections of Names Inspired by Nature.
Numerology & lucky number
In the traditional Abjad system, each Urdu/Arabic letter has a numeric value. The letters of ریحان add up to 269, which reduces to the single-digit lucky number 8. These associations are part of cultural tradition and are shared for interest, not as a factual claim.
The letters of ریحان add up to 269 in the traditional Abjad system. Shared for cultural interest.
FAQs
What is the meaning of the name Rehan?
Rehan means "Sweet basil, fragrance" — in Urdu, خوشبودار پودا. It is a Arabic name traditionally used for a Boy.
Is Rehan a boy or a girl name?
Rehan is a Boy name.
How do you write Rehan in Urdu?
Rehan is written as ریحان in Urdu (Roman transliteration: Rehan).
What is the Abjad (numerology) value of Rehan?
In the traditional Abjad system, the letters of Rehan (ریحان) add up to 269. This is shared for cultural interest only.
Is Rehan a good Islamic name?
Rehan is a Arabic name with the positive meaning "Sweet basil, fragrance", which makes it a popular and meaningful choice for a Muslim Boy.
What is the lucky number of Rehan?
Reducing the Abjad value of Rehan (269) to a single digit gives 8. This is a traditional numerology association, shared for cultural interest only.
What names are similar to Rehan?
Names often chosen alongside Rehan include Sami, Rafi.