Is Rayyan an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Rayyan, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Rayyan mean in Arabic?
Rayyan means well-watered.
It originates from the Arabic root word ر-و-ي (R W Y)
In Islamic tradition, Rayyan is believed to be the name of one of the doors of heaven, through which those who fasted for sake of God would enter through.
Rayyan is a male name.
Meaning in other languages
In Persian, the name Rayyan means ‘wise’.
Popularity of the name Rayyan
Both ‘Rayyan’ and ‘Rayan’ have surged in popularity in recent years. In the UK in particular, it has been in the top 300 most popular names since about 2007.
How to write Rayyan in Arabic:
Rayyan is written as ريَّان
How to pronounce Rayyan:
Rayyan is pronounced Reyy-yaann.
Spelling variations of Rayyan
Rayan, Riyan, Reyan, Reyyan