Muslim boy name
Rayyan: name meaning
ريان
“Well-watered, luxuriant”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Ar-Rayyan is the gate of Paradise reserved for those who fast (Bukhari, Muslim).
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Rayyan mean?
Rayyan (ريان) means "Well-watered, luxuriant". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Rayyan a Muslim name?
Yes. Rayyan is used by Muslims around the world. Ar-Rayyan is the gate of Paradise reserved for those who fast (Bukhari, Muslim).
Is Rayyan mentioned in the Qur'an?
Rayyan is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.