Girl • Modern Tamil
Rehana
ரேஹனா
Signature Meaning
Rehana is a feminine name commonly understood to mean "fragrant" or "sweet-smelling." It is often traced to Arabic roots where it can also suggest basil or a pleasant blossom. Widely used in South Asia, including Tamil-speaking communities, the name evokes freshness, beauty, and gentle charm.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
ModernVirtueProsperitySpiritual
Starts withர / R
Syllables3 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 19 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
R(2) + E(5) + H(5) + A(1) + N(5) + A(1) = 19
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 29 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeRAY-ha-naa
Tamil syllablesரே-ஹ-னா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ɾeːhanaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Rehaanaa