Riyan

In Arabic: رِيَان

A name suggesting thirst-quenching and freshness; “riyyan” means fully quenched and lively.

اسمٌ يوحي بالارتواء والنضارة؛ يقال: رِيَّان أي ممتلئ شربًا وبهجة.

  • Boy name
  • Nature
  • Virtue
  • Longer
  • Soft sound
  • Common
  • Pan-Arab

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    رِيَان, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm رِيَان.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Riyan mean?
A name suggesting thirst-quenching and freshness; “riyyan” means fully quenched and lively.
Is Riyan a boy or a girl name?
Riyan is a boy name.
How is Riyan written in English?
Riyan in Arabic: رِيَان.
Does Riyan fit the father's name?
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