Rihanna
ريحانة
/ ree-HAH-nah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Fragrant
Meaning & Etymology
sweet basil
sweet basil
Etymology
From the Arabic word rayhan (sweet basil).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > Central Semitic
Cultural context
Used in Egypt and other Arab societies, symbolizing the fragrance and beauty of sweet basil.
Symbolism
Represents the virtues of fragrance and grace.
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Famous People
Rihanna
music · Barbados · b. 1988
Global music superstar and entrepreneur.