Girl name
Reyan name meaning
“quenched with water; fresh and lush”
Reyan means quenched with water, fresh, and lush. It comes from Arabic rayyān and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye, alongside the established Turkish spelling Reyyan. A green garden after watering offers a concrete image of the freshness and fullness expressed by the name.
What does Reyan mean?
Quenched with water; fresh and lush
In Turkish: suya kanmış; taze ve dolgun
Reyyan evokes thirst satisfied and the freshness that water brings. In Islamic hadith tradition, al-Rayyan is the gate of Paradise associated with those who fast, providing its clear religious connection; Reyan is a simplified spelling, and the name is not a Quranic occurrence.
Origin of the name Reyan
From Arabic rayyān, meaning fully quenched or flourishing with water. Reyyan is its established Turkish rendering.
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How to pronounce Reyan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾejan/ |
| Arabic | ريان |
Is Reyan a girl’s name?
Yes, Reyan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Reyan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Reyan
What is the meaning of Reyan?
Reyan means “quenched with water; fresh and lush”. From Arabic rayyān, meaning fully quenched or flourishing with water. Reyyan is its established Turkish rendering.
Is Reyan a girl’s name?
Yes, Reyan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Reyan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Reyan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Reyan?
Reyan is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Reyan have?
Reyan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Reyan?
Reyan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Reyan?
Other spellings: Reyyan.
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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