Rihanna (given name)

Rihanna (Arabic: ريحـانة) is a feminine given name of Welsh and Arabic origin.

Rihanna
Rihanna with Arabic calligraphy (simple style).
Pronunciationri-han-na, rih-a-nna
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/namedifferent culture and countries
MeaningFrom the name of the flower
Other names
Related namesRihanne, Rhian, Rhianna, Rhiannon, Rayhanna, Rayhana, Reyhaneh,Rayhaneh, Rihann

Arabic name

The Arabic form of Rihanna is derived from the name of the flower Rihane.

The Arabic version refers to the scented flowering plant Rihanna, or sweet basil.

Welsh name

The Welsh name is derived from the common female name, Rhiannon meaning great queen and most associated with Rhiannon, a goddess of fertility, prominent in Welsh texts such as the Mabinogi.

The Welsh names have gained popularity outside of Wales through their use in music and entertainment, especially the song "Rhiannon" by Fleetwood Mac and the Barbadian singer Rihanna.[1][2]

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