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Radwan

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAD-wahn /ˈrɑd.wɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Ridwan/Radwan, 'satisfaction; contentment; God's good pleasure.' Ridwan is the angel who keeps the gates of Paradise in Islamic tradition — we note it respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name: Radwan means 'satisfaction; God's good pleasure' (said 'RAD-wahn'). We note the angel of Paradise.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Ridwan/Radwan, 'satisfaction; contentment; God's good pleasure.' Ridwan is the angel who keeps the gates of Paradise in Islamic tradition — we note it respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#9495 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 146

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Radwan (Ridwan) is Arabic for 'satisfaction; contentment; God's good pleasure.' In Islamic tradition Ridwan is the angel who guards the gates of Paradise, which we note respectfully. Rare in the U.S. (said 'RAD-wahn').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, devotional, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Radwan comes from the Arabic Ridwan, 'satisfaction; God's good pleasure'; Ridwan is the angel who keeps Paradise's gates, which we note respectfully (said 'RAD-wahn').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Radwan — Arabic Ridwan 'satisfaction; keeper of Paradise'

Variations

RidwanRedwanRadhwan

Nicknames

RadWan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Radwan mean?

Radwan (Ridwan) is Arabic for 'satisfaction; God's good pleasure'; Ridwan is the angel who keeps Paradise. We note it respectfully.

How do you pronounce Radwan?

It's said RAD-wahn /ˈrɑd.wɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Radwan a boy or girl name?

Radwan is a boy's name.

How popular is Radwan?

Radwan is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Muslim families.

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