| Meaning | fragrant herb, sweet basil |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Rihan |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ri-han |
About Rihan
Smooth, modern, and effortlessly cool, Rihan glides off the tongue with musical ease. This name captures contemporary naming trends while maintaining cultural authenticity. The balanced two-syllable structure creates a pleasing rhythm that feels complete yet uncomplicated. Rihan works beautifully across different cultural contexts, appreciated for its melodic quality and accessible pronunciation. It suggests someone charismatic, culturally aware, and comfortable navigating diverse environments. The name has gained visibility through various cultural figures, lending it a cosmopolitan flair. Parents choosing Rihan often value names that honor heritage while feeling thoroughly modern. It's sophisticated without being pretentious, carrying an easy confidence that translates well across life stages. Rihan pairs smoothly with both traditional and contemporary middle names, offering naming flexibility. The name projects warmth, approachability, and style—qualities that serve well in social and professional contexts. It represents the growing trend toward globally influenced names that transcend single cultural boundaries while maintaining distinctive character and charm.
Nicknames for Rihan
| Ri |
| Han |
| Riho |
| Ray |
Famous People Named Rihan
| Rihan Peshawari | Pakistani cricketer |
| Rihan Varun | Indian actor |
| Rihan Khan | Bangladeshi singer |
| Rihan Saifi | Indian politician |
| Rihan Younan | Iraqi footballer |
| Rihan Kader | Maldivian swimmer |
| Rihan Sheriff | Sri Lankan cricketer |
| Rihan Ahmed | Pakistani journalist |
| Rihan Raj | Indian model |
| Rihan Ferdous | Bangladeshi poet |
| Rihan Fouad | Egyptian basketball player |
| Rihan Naqash | Pakistani footballer |
| Rihan Mohammed | Sri Lankan actor |
| Rihan Sheikh | Indian dancer |
| Rihan Zaman | Bangladeshi photographer |
| Rihan Akhtar | Pakistani director |
| Rihan Alam | Indian social activist |
| Rihan Issa | Jordanian musician |
| Rihan Singh | Fijian rugby player |
Characters Named Rihan
| Rihan Ahmed | character from the novel "The Ruins of Gorlan" by John Flanagan |
| Rihan Diamonte | character from the anime "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny" |
| Rihan Nura | character from the manga and anime series "Nura - Rise of the Yokai Clan" |
| Rihan Faleg | character from the video game "Xenosaga Episode I - Der Wille zur Macht" |
| Rihan Steward | character from the novel "Curse of the Wolf Girl" by Martin Millar |
| Rihan Halleh | character from the video game "Xenosaga Episode III - Also sprach Zarathustra" |
| Rihan Hawkeye | character from the light novel series "Full Metal Panic!" by Shoji Gatoh |
| Rihan Minami | character from the anime "Buddy Complex" |
| Rihan Nijihara | character from the anime "Ren'ai Bōkun" |
| Rihan Elwes | character from the light novel series "Date A Live" by Koushi Tachibana |
| Rihan Mannheim | character from the TV series "Supergirl" |
| Rihan Sakamoto | character from the anime "Nakaimo - My Sister Is Among Them!" |
| Rihan Haimura | character from the light novel series "Seiken Tsukai no World Break" |
| Rihan Wu | character from the anime "Hitori Bocchi's ○○ Lifestyle" |
| Rihan Clifton | character from the TV series "The Catch" |
| Rihan Meijer | character from the Dutch TV series "SpangaS" |
| Rihan Kharte | character from the video game "Summon Night - Swordcraft Story 2" |
| Rihan Farrow | character from the TV series "Doctors" |
| Rihan Taira | character from the manga "Good Ending" by Kei Sasuga |
| Rihan Saitaniya | character from the manga "Ane Log - Moyako Nee-san no Tomaranai Monologue" |