Arabic · Girl name
Rihanna
“sweet basil”
About the name Rihanna
Rihanna is an Arabic name derived from rayhana, meaning ‘sweet basil’, the aromatic herb. Related spellings include Rayhana, Reyhana and Rihana, and the Turkish form Reyhan is also a given name. The famous singer and actress Rihanna, born Robyn Rihanna Fenty in Barbados, has made the name widely known; she performs under her middle name. She has also founded the Fenty cosmetics and fashion lines. In Arabic the word rayhan more broadly denotes fragrant plants, and basil is valued for its scent.
- Meaning
- sweet basil
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ree-AN-ah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Rihanna
- Rihanna Marie
- Rihanna Ann
- Rihanna Rose
- Rihanna Lynn
- Rihanna Grace
Questions about Rihanna
- What does Rihanna mean?
- Rihanna is an Arabic name meaning "sweet basil".
- How do you pronounce Rihanna?
- Rihanna is pronounced ree-AN-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Rihanna?
- Variants of Rihanna include Rihannah.
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