At a Glance
- Meaning
- A fragrant plant, such as basil or myrtle
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ree-AN-ə
Rihanna is an Arabic girl's name meaning “a fragrant plant, such as basil or myrtle”. It appears in our list of 175+ Baby Names That Mean Strength — Powerful Picks for Boys and Girls.
Meaning & Origin of Rihanna
Meaning: A fragrant plant, such as basil or myrtle.
Origin: Arabic.
A common claim: Welsh, meaning 'great queen.' Actually: That's actually the meaning of the separate name Rhiannon (Welsh, 'great queen') -- Rihanna is unrelated, an Arabic name for a fragrant herb like basil.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Rihanna
ree-AN-əIPA /riˈænə/
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