Rihanna

The feminine first name Rihanna is an alternative spelling of the Arabic name Rayhana. Translated, the name means 'the basil' or more freely 'the aromatic shrub'.

What does the name Rihanna mean?

The feminine first name Rihanna is an alternative spelling of the Arabic name Rayhana. Translated, the name means 'the basil' or more freely 'the aromatic shrub'. Its roots lie in the Arabic term reyḩān (ريحان) for 'the scent', 'the smell', and 'the basil'. Rihanna is sometimes considered a variation of Rhian or a variant of Rhianna. The meaning then becomes 'the girlish' or 'the virgin'. Rihanna was one of the many wives of the Prophet Mohammed. Other variants include Rihana, Reyhan, Raihana, Reyhana, Rejhan, and Rejhana.

Where does the name Rihanna come from?

Etymology Rihanna is a feminine first name of Arabic origin meaning 'the basil'. Arabic

How do you pronounce Rihanna?

Sound & pronunciation of Rihanna: The name Rihanna is structured with three to four syllables and flows softly. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Ri-han-na' [ʁiˈhana] or [riˈhana], starting with a bright I sound that conveys clarity. The whispered H creates a gentle pause in the middle, while the double N adds a slight density. The open A at the end brings warmth to the sound. This makes Rihanna sound melodic and present - feminine, soft, and sonorous.

Popularity

Rihanna is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,418th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2008 at 678th place. In the last ten years, Rihanna has been given as a first name about 170 times, placing it 1,760th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,721st.

Nicknames & pet names

Ana / Anna / Hana / Hani / Hanna / Nanna / Nanni / Rana / Ranna / Rhia / Ria / Riana / Rih / Riina / Rina / Rini / Riri / Räyanna

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Famous people

• Rihanna (singer)