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Rayan

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RAY-an'RAY-an'2 syllables
🇸🇦Arabic
Serene

MEANING

Gates of Heaven

ORIGIN

Islamic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic word 'Rayaan', meaning 'gates of Heaven' or 'luxuriant'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Islamic tradition, Rayan is one of the gates of Heaven through which the fasting people would enter.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically in the Muslim world for its religious significance.

🇮🇳Sanskrit
Elegant

MEANING

Part of Lord Vishnu

ORIGIN

Hindu

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Sanskrit roots, often associated with divine qualities.

CULTURAL NOTES

Rayan is sometimes used in Indian culture, reflecting spiritual or divine qualities.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in regions influenced by Sanskrit and Hindu traditions.

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FAQs About Rayan

The name Rayan means "Gates of Heaven" in Arabic, "Part of Lord Vishnu" in Sanskrit.
Rayan has Islamic and Hindu origins. Derived from the Arabic word 'Rayaan', meaning 'gates of Heaven' or 'luxuriant'.
Rayan is pronounced RAY-an (RAY-an). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Rayan include Ray, Rai.
Some middle name ideas for Rayan include James, William, Thomas, Henry, Michael.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Rayan include Ayaan, Zayan, Maya, Leila.
The most common spelling is Rayan. Alternative spellings include Rayyan, Ryaan.