Rehan
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Rehan الريحان is an Arabic word, meaning "fragrant one". It is used in the Qur'an in the Sura Ar-Rahman (the "scented herb" in Ayah no 12) and Sura Al-Waqiah (Ayah no 89). It may also be spelled as Rayhan.
Rehan as a name may refer to:
- Abu Rayhan al-Biruni, a Persian mathematician
- Rehan is an Irish and Gaelic surname, variations include: O'Raigan in Waterford, or the Gaelic form O'Reagain. [1]
Rehan as a plant may refer to:
- Artemisia rehan, a herb from the Artemisia
- Holy Basil, also known as raihan, reihan, reyhan, or by various other spellings. The leaves are used as a culinary herb, raw or cooked; the seeds are also used as a thickening agent.
- Basil, an aromatic plant used in cooking, medicine, and other areas
Rehan as a place may refer to:
- Rehan, India, a village in Kangra, India
- Rehan is a khatri caste of punjabis in india
- Um ar-Rehan, a Palestinian village
- Reihan, an Israeli settlement
