Girl name
Reyyan name meaning
“quenched with water; fresh and lush”
Reyyan means quenched with water, fresh, and lush. It comes from Arabic rayyān, describing relief from thirst or freshness gained through water. Used for girls in Türkiye, it is also written Reyan. Its meaning evokes leaves refreshed by rain and a garden after watering.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Reyyan 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.
How popular is Reyyan?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 52provinces
Where is Reyyan in the top 30?
52 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Reyyan
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Reyyan popular?
Reyyan suggests vitality through its meaning of being refreshed with water, fresh and full. Reyyan, a central character in Hercai, also provides a recognizable cultural association.
Origin of the name Reyyan
From Arabic rayyān, meaning fully quenched or flourishing with water. Reyyan is its established Turkish rendering.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Reyyan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Reyyan Aslınur
Meaning of each name
- Reyyan: quenched with water; fresh and lush
- Aslınur: essence and light
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Şükriye Reyyan
Meaning of each name
- Şükriye: associated with thankfulness and gratitude
- Reyyan: quenched with water; fresh and lush
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Reyyan Sıdıka
Meaning of each name
- Reyyan: quenched with water; fresh and lush
- Sıdıka: deeply truthful, sincere and honest
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Nefise Reyyan
Meaning of each name
- Nefise: precious, exquisite, highly valuable
- Reyyan: quenched with water; fresh and lush
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Reyyan Hüsna
Meaning of each name
- Reyyan: quenched with water; fresh and lush
- Hüsna: most beautiful; supremely beautiful
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Nida Reyyan
Meaning of each name
- Nida: a call; an outcry or raised voice
- Reyyan: quenched with water; fresh and lush
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Elif Reyyan.
How to pronounce Reyyan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾejjan/ |
| Arabic | ريان |
Is Reyyan a girl’s name?
Yes, Reyyan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Reyyan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Reyyan
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Reyyan
- Reyyan Bilge
- Reyyan Tekin
FAQ about the name Reyyan
What is the meaning of Reyyan?
Reyyan means “quenched with water; fresh and lush”. From Arabic rayyān, meaning fully quenched or flourishing with water. Reyyan is its established Turkish rendering.
Is Reyyan a girl’s name?
Yes, Reyyan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Reyyan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Reyyan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Reyyan?
Reyyan is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Reyyan have?
Reyyan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Reyyan?
Reyyan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Reyyan?
Other spellings: Reyan.
What names go well with Reyyan?
Some ideas: Reyyan Aslınur; Şükriye Reyyan; Reyyan Sıdıka.
Famous people named Reyyan?
Notable people named Reyyan include Reyyan Bilge, Reyyan Tekin.
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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