Rihanna (given name)
Rihanna (Arabic: ريحـانة) is a feminine given name of Welsh and Arabic origin.
 Rihanna with Arabic calligraphy (simple style). | |
| Pronunciation | ri-han-na, rih-a-nna |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | different culture and countries |
| Meaning | From the name of the flower |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Rihanne, 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]
See also
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