Girl name
Rayiha name meaning
“fragrance; pleasant scent”
Rayiha means fragrance or a pleasant scent. It comes from Arabic rāʾiḥa, meaning smell or scent, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The word also has a literary use in Turkish for pleasing aromas, evoking the fragrance drifting from a rose garden.
What does Rayiha mean?
Fragrance; pleasant scent
In Turkish: hoş koku; güzel esinti
Rayiha is a literary Turkish word for a pleasant scent spreading from flowers, spices, or a surrounding space. As a name, it evokes beauty perceived without being seen. Its Arabic source has a broader meaning, while Turkish emphasizes fragrance; it is distinct from Reyhan.
Origin of the name Rayiha
From Arabic rāʾiḥa, “smell” or “scent.” In Turkish it developed a particularly literary association with pleasant fragrances.
How to pronounce Rayiha
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾajiha/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رایحه |
| Arabic | رائحة |
Is Rayiha a girl’s name?
Yes, Rayiha is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Rayiha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rayiha
Names with related meanings
- Gökçe♀Sky-blue
- İnci♀Pearl
- Ela♀Hazel
- İpek♀Silk
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Hümeyra♀Rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Eda♀Graceful manner, charming bearing
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
FAQ about the name Rayiha
What is the meaning of Rayiha?
Rayiha means “fragrance; pleasant scent”. From Arabic rāʾiḥa, “smell” or “scent.” In Turkish it developed a particularly literary association with pleasant fragrances.
Is Rayiha a girl’s name?
Yes, Rayiha is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Rayiha in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Rayiha nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Rayiha?
Rayiha is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rayiha have?
Rayiha has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rayiha?
Rayiha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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