Rayyaan - boys name

Rayyaan name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 59%

Rayyaan name meaning:

The name Rayyaan is of Arabic origin and holds a deep significance. Rayyaan is derived from the Arabic word "rayy", which means "watered" or "luxuriant". The name is often associated with an oasis, a place of abundant vegetation resulting from ample water supply.

Symbolically, Rayyaan represents prosperity, fertility, and growth. It carries connotations of abundance and richness, both in the material and spiritual sense. Naming a boy Rayyaan can be seen as a hopeful wish for a prosperous and flourishing life. It reflects the parents' desire for their child to experience abundance, success, and fulfillment in all areas of life.

In Islamic tradition, Rayyaan also holds a special association with paradise. It is believed to be one of the gates to Jannah (heaven), where those who have fulfilled their religious obligations will be granted access to a beautiful garden and rewarded with eternal bliss. Thus, the name Rayyaan can also signify a connection to spirituality, righteousness, and the hope for a heavenly afterlife.

Origin:

Other boys names beginning with R

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 1984 out of 4789

11 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -462
  • 5yrs

    43
  • 1yr

    -261

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

Historical popularity of Rayyaan

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