The name Rayan is derived from the ancient Celts and expanded during the 1400-1800 as more Irish people immigrated overseas for work or life. This name grew in popularity in the Arab world as well as in some western European countries. (Source: Author's knowledge)
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Raeanne, Rayan, Rayanne, Rayann, Rayaan, Rayyan, Ryan, Reanne, Rianne, Rhiann, Rhianna, Rihanna, Reyann, Rayyan, Riyan etc. The name Rayan is the long form for Ian or Iain.
Rayan is an old english name which means 'brilliant'.
Rayan in Sanskrit means "little prince" also in the old Persian means "clever". Rayan is a first name given to males and females in the Islamic world, especially among the Arabs. It is mentioned in Sura Ar-Rahman (the "scented herb" in Ayah number 12) and Sura Al-Waqiah (Ayah number 89) of the Qur'an.[Quran 55:012] In the Persian language it also means 'fragrant herb' or 'sweet scented herb'.[1]Rayan or Rayyan is the name to one of Islam's Heaven gate through which only the observers of Ramadan would enter on the Day of Resurrection.[2]
However defined in Jewish terms Rayan means such as a 'Graceful' It is a common jewish name.
In India, Rayan refers to a person with authority. The term came to southern India through trading with Arab merchants on the coasts of Kerala and Tamil-Nadu. In the Chola, Chera and Pallava dynasties of southern India, the title of Rayan/Rayar was bestowed upon those who had fought valiantly in battle. Some of their descendants carry forth the surname today. In (Old) Tamil, "Araiyan" means a leader, later on Araiyan was pronunced as arayan and changed to Rayan.