Raehane

A Quranic Name for Boys and Girls

Raehane is variant of Rayhan and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Raehane or Rayhan, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Rayhan.

Full Meaning of Raehane

Raehane is direct Quranic name for boys and girls that means “good scent”, “fragrance”. Raehane is used twice in the Quran, in verses 55:12 and 56:89.

Therein is fruit and palm trees having sheaths [of dates]. And grain covered with husk, and fragrant flowers. (Quran 55:11-12)

 Now if one happens to be of those who are drawn close unto God. For him shall be comfort, and fragrance and a Paradise of Bliss. (Quran 56:88-89)