- Rayan
Rayan or Rayyan is the name to one of
Islam 's Heavengate , through which only the observers ofRamadan would enter on the Day of Resurrection. [ [http://www.icgt.org/Monitor001112/QuranHadith.htm Guidance From the Holy Quran and Hadith] ]Rayan is also a first name given to males (and less commonly females) in Arab countries. Its Arabic meaning is "land that is lush and rich in water".
In southern India, Rayan refers to a person with authority. The term came to southern India through trading with Arab
merchant s on the coasts ofKerala andTamil-Nadu . Rayan or Rayar is a person who is in power or has been appointed by the ruler to control or oversee a province, especially in South India.Fact|date=August 2008 Rayan or Rayar is a title conferred on the male members of the rulers of a province.Fact|date=August 2008 In some cases the title has been hereditary.In southern India in the
Chola , Chera andPallava dynasties, the title of Rayan/Rayar was bestowed upon those who had fought valiantly in battle.Fact|date=August 2008 Some of their descendants carry forth the surname today.Other uses
As given or family name, some areas and streets in the Middle East carry the name.Fact|date=August 2008 Arabic speaking people also uses this name.Fact|date=August 2008
Notable People
*Rayan Khan - A Very Famous Person who specializes in Dance, Fashion, and Modeling
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