Rayan
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- This article is about the given name Rayan. For a similar name, see the (unrelated) name Ryan (given name).
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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[edit] Variations of the name
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.
[edit] Rayann in Old English
Rayan is an old english name which means 'brilliant'.
[edit] Rayan in Persian and Arabic
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. In the Persian language it also means 'fragrant herb' or 'sweet scented herb'. In Arabic, 'sweet scented herb' is Rayhaan. Rayhaan is found in Surah Rahman, ayah 12; and Surah Waqi'ah, ayah 89. [1]Rayan or Rayyan is the name to one of Islam's Heaven gates through which only the observers of Ramadan would enter on the Day of Resurrection.[2]
[edit] Rayan in Israel
However defined in Jewish terms Rayan means such as a 'Graceful' It is a common jewish name.
[edit] Rayan in India
In India, Rayan refers to a person with authority.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed] Some of their descendants carry forth the surname today.[citation needed] In (Old) Tamil, "Araiyan" means a leader, later on Araiyan was pronunced as arayan and changed to Rayan.
