Rayan ( ar, ريّان or ريان, translit=rayyān), also spelt Rayyan, is generally a given name of

Arabic Arabic (, ' ; , ' or ) is a Semitic language spoken primarily across the Arab world.Semitic languages: an international handbook / edited by Stefan Weninger; in collaboration with Geoffrey Khan, Michael P. Streck, Janet C. E.Watson; Walte ...

origin, usually male but sometimes female, meaning "Door Of Heaven”, “Beautifier", "luxuriant" or "plentiful" in Arabic. In

Islamic Islam (; ar, ۘالِإسلَام, , ) is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion centred primarily around the Quran, a religious text considered by Muslims to be the direct word of God (or ''Allah'') as it was revealed to Muhammad, the main ...

tradition, it is the name of one of the gates of

Jannah In Islam, Jannah ( ar, جَنّة, janna, pl. ''jannāt'',lit. "paradise, garden", is the final abode of the righteous. According to one count, the word appears 147 times in the Quran. Belief in the afterlife is one of the six articles of ...

, ''Al-Rayyan'', through which only those who fast a lot would enter on the

Day of Resurrection In Islam, "the promise and threat" () of Judgment Day ( ar, یوم القيامة, Yawm al-qiyāmah, Day of Resurrection or ar, یوم الدین, italic=no, Yawm ad-din, Day of Judgement), when "all bodies will be resurrected" from the dead, a ...

Given name

* Rayan Al-Boqami (born 1992), Saudi footballer *

Rayan Cherki Mathis Rayan Cherki (; ar, رايان شرقي; born 17 August 2003) is a French professional footballer who plays as attacking midfielder for Ligue 1 club Lyon. Early life Cherki was born on 17 August 2003 in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon ...

(born 2003), French footballer * Rayan Frikeche (born 1991), Moroccan footballer * Rayan Hawili (born 1994), Lebanese-American American football player *

Rayan Helal Rayan Helal (born 21 January 1999) is a French racing cyclist. He rode in the men's sprint event at the 2018 UCI Track Cycling World Championships The 2018 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championships for track cycling ...

(born 1999), French racing cyclist * Rayan Kadima (born 1997), French footballer *

Rayan Khemais Rayan Khemais ( ar, ريان خميس; born 7 April 1998), is a French footballer of Tunisian descent, who currently plays as a defender for Stade Tunisien Stade Tunisien (; ar, الملعب التونسي) or ST is a football club from Bard ...

(born 1998), French footballer * Rayan Oram (born 2016 or 2017; died 2022), Moroccan child killed in well accident *

Rayyan Pathan Rayyan Pathan (born 6 December 1991) is a Canadian cricketer. He debuted for the Canada national cricket team in 2013. He plays as a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler. Pathan was born in Toronto. He represented the Canada U ...

(born 1991), Canadian cricketer *

Rayan Souici Rayan Souici (born 28 February 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Championnat National club Dijon FCO. Club career Souici developed through the Saint-Étienne academy. He made his Ligue 1 debut on 5 August 2 ...

(born 1998), French footballer *

Rayan Yaslam Rayan Yaslam Mohammed Aboudan Al Jaberi (born 23 November 1994), or simply Rayan Yaslam ( ar, ريان يسلم), is an Emirati professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Emirati club Al Ain and the United Arab Emirates national team ...

(born 1994), Emirati football

Surname

Ahmed Yasser Rayyan Ahmed Yasser Anwar Mohamed Mohamed Rayyan ( ar, أَحمَد يَاسِر أَنوَر مُحَمَّد مُحَمَّد رَيَّان; born 24 January 1998) is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Egyptian premier lea ...

(born 1998), Egyptian footballer *

Issa Rayyan Issa Rayyan (born August 24, 2000) is an American soccer player who plays for Las Vegas Lights in the USL Championship. Career Rayyan appeared as an amateur player for United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel FC during their 2017 season. Rayy ...

(born 2000), American footballer *

Jamal Rayyan Jamal Rayyan (; born 23 August 1953 in Tulkarm) is a Palestinian news television anchorman with Al Jazeera Television Network. Professional experience Jordan Radio and Television News From 1974 to 1989 Jammal Rayan worked as news reporter and ...

(born 1953), Palestinian journalist *

Mohommed Rayyan Colonel Mohammed Rayyan (died 1986), nicknamed "Sky Falcon," was a fighter pilot with the Iraqi Air Force during the Iran–Iraq War. He scored 5 air combat kills.''Arab MiG-19 and MiG-21 Units in Combat'', by David Nicolle and Tom Cooper, (2004 ...

(1955–1986), Iraqi fighter pilot *

Nizar Rayan Nizar Rayan ( ar, نزار ريان, , also transliterated Rayyan; 6 March 1959 – 1 January 2009) was a high ranking Hamas leader who served as a liaison between the Palestinian organization's political leadership and its military wing. ...

(1959–2009), Hamas official *

Shahul Rayyan Shahul Rayyan Bin Mohammad Redzuan (born 12 February 1995) is a Singaporean footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for Warriors of the Singapore Premier League The Singapore Premier League, commonly abbreviated as SPL, officially know ...

(born 1995), Singaporean footballer *

Yasser Rayyan Yasser Anwar Rayan ( ar, ياسر أنور ريان; born 25 March 1970) is a retired Egyptian footballer. He is also the father of Ahmed Yasser Rayan who is also a professional footballer. Career Rayyan played several seasons as a defender f ...

(born 1970), Egyptian footballer

Mononymous names

Rayan (footballer, born 1989) Rayan Poltronieri Pereira, commonly known as Rayan, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Criciúma. Career He made his national league debut for Icasa in 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, against Duque de Caxias on 20 Jul ...

, Brazilian footballer *

Rayan (footballer, born 2006) Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha (born 3 August 2006), known simply as Rayan, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Vasco da Gama. Club career Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rayan joined Vasco da Gama at the age of six. He established a name ...

, Brazilian footballer

References

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