Rayan (), also spelt Rayyan, Rayyaan, Rayaan, or Raian, is generally a given name of

Arabic Arabic (, , or , ) is a Central Semitic languages, Central Semitic language of the Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic language family spoken primarily in the Arab world. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) assigns lang ...

origin, both male and female, meaning "luxuriant," "well-watered" or "satiated" in Arabic. In Arabic and

Islamic Islam is an Abrahamic religions, Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the Quran, and the teachings of Muhammad. Adherents of Islam are called Muslims, who are estimated to number Islam by country, 2 billion worldwide and are the world ...

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

Jannah In Islam, Jannah (, ''jannāt'', ) is the final and permanent abode of the righteous. According to one count, the word appears 147 times in the Qur'an. Belief in the afterlife is one of the Iman (Islam)#The Six Articles of Faith, six article ...

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

Day of Resurrection In Islam, "the promise and threat" () of Judgement Day ( or ), is when "all bodies will be resurrected" from the dead, and "all people" are "called to account" for their deeds and their faith during their life on Earth. It has been called "the do ...

. This name also has a meaning in Persian. Rayan (), also spelled Ryan, is an Iranian given name of Persian origin. It is primarily a male given name that means "smart", "wise" or "thinker". According to the

Israel Central Bureau of Statistics The Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (, ''HaLishka HaMerkazit LiStatistika''; ), abbreviated CBS, is an Israeli government office established in 1949 to carry out research and publish statistical data on all aspects of Israeli life, including ...

in 2010, Rayan is also one of the most common names among

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and

Druze The Druze ( ; , ' or ', , '), who Endonym and exonym, call themselves al-Muwaḥḥidūn (), are an Arabs, Arab Eastern esotericism, esoteric Religious denomination, religious group from West Asia who adhere to the Druze faith, an Abrahamic ...

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Given name

Rayan Aït-Nouri Rayan Aït-Nouri (; born 6 June 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back or a left wing-back for club Manchester City. Born in France, he plays for the Algeria national team. Early life Aït-Nouri was born in Montreuil, in ...

(born 2001), Algerian footballer * Rayan Al-Boqami (born 1992), Saudi footballer *

Rayan al-Kildani Rayan Salem Sadiq Al-Kildani (), better known as Rayan al-Kildani (, ), is an Iraqi Assyrian politician who serves as the general secretary of the Babylon Movement, as well as its military component, the Babylon Brigade. He rose to power after ...

(born 1989), Iraqi Assyrian politician * Rayan Aribi (born 1987), Tunisian handball player *

Rayan Cherki Mathis Rayan Cherki (born 17 August 2003) is a French professional Association football, footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or Winger (association football), winger for club Manchester City F.C., Manchester City and the France nat ...

(born 2003), French footballer *

Rayan El Azrak Rayan El Azrak (born 14 July 1999) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Shaanxi Union, on loan from club Triestina. Club career Jong Utrecht He made his Eerste Divisie debut for Jong FC Utrecht on 17 August 2 ...

(born 1999), Dutch footballer * Rayan Frikeche (born 1991), Moroccan footballer *

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 (; born 7 April 1998), is a French footballer of Tunisian descent, who currently plays as a defender for Stade Tunisien Stade Tunisien (; ), abbreviated as ST, is a football club based in Le Bardo, a western suburb of Tunis (fo ...

(born 1998), French footballer *

Rayan Lawrence Rayan Lawrence is an American actor and producer. His most well-known roles include his roles as K-9 on '' BMF'', Neil on '' Magnum P.I.'', Juju on '' Whatever It Takes'', and Elliot in '' Underground''. Biography Lawrence was born in Brooklyn ...

, American actor *

Rayan Oram On 1 February 2022, five-year-old Moroccan boy Rayan Aourram (; ) fell into a dry well in Ighran village in Tamorot commune, Chefchaouen Province, Morocco. Rescue attempts were delayed by the narrow well and fragile ground. A separate trench w ...

(born 2016 or 2017; died 2022), Moroccan child killed in well accident * Rayyan Pathan (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 ...

(born 1998), French footballer *

Rayan Yaslam Rayan Yaslam Mohammed Aboudan Al Jaberi (born 23 November 1994), or simply Rayan Yaslam (), is an Emirati professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al Dhafra and the United Arab Emirates national team. International career Yasla ...

(born 1994), Emirati footballer

Surname

Ahmed Yasser Rayyan Ahmed Yasser Anwar Mohamed Mohamed Rayyan (; born 24 January 1998) is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Egyptian premier league club Ceramica Cleopatra. He is the son of former Egypt international footballer Yasser ...

(born 1998), Egyptian footballer *

Asma Al-Rayyan Sheikha Asma Al-Rayyan, also known as Asma Rayan and Asma Arian, is a German-Qatari human rights advocate and a member of the extended House of Thani, Qatari royal family. She is the wife of Sheikh Talal bin Abdelaziz bin Ahmed Al-Thani, a son of ...

, Qatari royal and human rights activist *

Issa Rayyan Issa Rayyan (born August 24, 2000) is an American soccer player. Career Rayyan appeared as an amateur player for United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel FC during their 2017 season. Rayyan committed to play college soccer at Duke University i ...

(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 a ...

(born 1953), Palestinian journalist *

Mohommed Rayyan Colonel Mohammed Rayyan (1955–1986) was an Iraqi fighter pilot and flying ace during the Iran–Iraq War. He scored 5 air combat kills and was the most successful MiG-25 pilot.''Arab MiG-19 and MiG-21 Units in Combat'', by David Nicolle and Tom ...

(1955–1986), Iraqi fighter pilot *

Nizar Rayan Nizar Rayan (, , 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. Also a professor of Isl ...

(1959–2009), Hamas official *

Yasser Rayyan Yasser Anwar Rayan (; 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 for Al Ahly in the Egyptian Pre ...

(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 Ju ...

, 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 na ...

, Brazilian footballer

References

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