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Rehana

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Rehana: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1977.

Rehana arrives in Scotland via Arabic and Urdu, where it means "fragrant" or "sweet basil," drawing from the same root as the herb Rayhan. While not widely used in the West, the name gained some prominence through Rehana, a character in the 1841 opera *Zar und Zimmermann*, but its most famous bearer is likely Rehana, the 7th-century wife of Imam Husayn and a revered figure in Islam. In Scotland, its use remains rare but adds a touch of floral elegance. A notable variant is Rayhana, while the name shares its etymological scent with the city of Reyhan in Iran. This gives Rehana a pleasant, aromatic quality, though it's a name that tends to stand out rather than blend in on a Scottish register.