Boy name
Rehayi name meaning
“deliverance, release from confinement”
Rehayi means deliverance or release from confinement, from Persian rehāyī. It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. An open doorway offers a concrete image of release, while the same Persian word also connects the name with historical literary forms used as pen names.
What does Rehayi mean?
Deliverance, release from confinement
In Turkish: kurtuluş, serbest kalma
Rehayi is associated with an older word expressing release from restraint or distress. Deliverance can carry both ordinary and spiritual meanings in Ottoman poetry. When the form appears in a personal record, a birth name should be distinguished from a literary pen name; Reha belongs to the same semantic family.
Origin of the name Rehayi
Based on Persian rahāʾī, “release, deliverance.” In historical personal records, a similar spelling may also represent a pen name formed from this word.
How to pronounce Rehayi
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾehaji/ |
Is Rehayi a boy’s name?
Yes, Rehayi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Rehayi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rehayi
Names with related meanings
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- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Barış♂Peace, reconciliation, and harmony
- Sefa♂Ease of mind
- Rıza♂Consent
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Kâzım♂One who restrains anger
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, unharmed
- Selman♂Safe, sound, unharmed
- Tekin♂Prince
- Nuh♂Rest, repose
FAQ about the name Rehayi
What is the meaning of Rehayi?
Rehayi means “deliverance, release from confinement”. Based on Persian rahāʾī, “release, deliverance.” In historical personal records, a similar spelling may also represent a pen name formed from this word.
Is Rehayi a boy’s name?
Yes, Rehayi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Rehayi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Rehayi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Rehayi?
Rehayi is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Rehayi have?
Rehayi has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rehayi?
Rehayi 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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