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Rihanna

Girl · Arabic · Medium name

Meaning
Sweet basil; fragrant
Pronunciation
ree-AH-nah
Origin
Arabic

From Arabic 'rihan' meaning sweet basil or fragrant herb; a name with floral connotations.

Popularity
Uncommon in United Kingdom (2025)

Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025

ModernInternationalNature-inspiredSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Arabic

Commonly used in: United Kingdom, Middle East, West Indies

Alternate spellings

  • RayhanaArabic

    Extended Arabic form.

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Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 5,000 New Names and Gender Dataset (2025). Last verified 2026-08-15.

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