Rawan

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Pronounced rah-WAHN /rɑˈwɑn/High

Meaning: From Arabic/Persian — the name of a river of paradise; from a root for flowing/graceful movementLow

In 30 seconds: A river out of paradise: Rawan is named, tradition says, for a heavenly stream — its root all flow and grace. Beloved across the Levant, liquid and lovely.

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Origin MediumArabic, Persian

MeaningFrom Arabic/Persian — the name of a river of paradise; from a root for flowing/graceful movement

U.S. rank (2025)#3064 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births54 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,434

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Rawan comes from Arabic and Persian — popularly the name of a river of paradise, from rawan, 'flowing, moving gracefully' (in Persian also 'soul, spirit'). A modern favorite across the Levant and Gulf; the paradise-river gloss is traditional rather than scriptural, which we note.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, flowing at the root, and graceful.

Did you know? Rawan is often said to name a river of paradise — and its Persian root 'rawan' means 'flowing, soul' — so the name moves like water in both traditions.

Overall data confidence 65%

Arabic name references — Rawan — gloss traditional

Variations

RawaneRuwan

Nicknames

Rara

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If you like Rawan…

Rayan— the 'gate of paradise' sibling name

Layan— a fellow soft Levantine favorite

Jana— the companion 'harvest' name

Razan— lands in the same popularity range

Afnan— echoes that soft -an sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rawan mean?

Rawan is popularly the name of a river of paradise, from a root for 'flowing, graceful'; the gloss is traditional, which we note.

How do you pronounce Rawan?

It's said rah-WAHN /rɑˈwɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rawan a boy or girl name?

Rawan is a girl's name.

How popular is Rawan?

Rawan is a rare name in the U.S. and popular in the Levant.