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Ridhwan

♂ Boy

Pronounced rid-WAHN /rɪdˈwɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Ridwan, 'acceptance; good pleasure (of God)' — also the name of the angel who guards the gates of Paradise in Islamic tradition. A reverent, honored name.Low

In 30 seconds: A reverent Arabic name: Ridhwan means 'acceptance; God's good pleasure' — the angel of Paradise's gate (said 'rid-WAHN'). Honored and serene.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Ridwan, 'acceptance; good pleasure (of God)' — also the name of the angel who guards the gates of Paradise in Islamic tradition. A reverent, honored name.
U.S. rank (2021)#11832 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 52

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520022021

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

Ridhwan comes from the Arabic for 'acceptance; good pleasure of God,' and names the angel Ridwan, keeper of Paradise's gates. Borne reverently, it reads serene and honored, which we note — uncommon in the U.S. (said 'rid-WAHN').

It appears extremely rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, reverent, and serene.

Did you know? Ridhwan is Arabic for 'acceptance; the good pleasure of God' — also the name of Ridwan, the angel who guards the gates of Paradise in Islamic tradition (said 'rid-WAHN').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Ridhwan — Arabic Ridwan, 'good pleasure of God'; angel of Paradise's gate

Variations

RidwanRedwanRizwan

Nicknames

RidhWan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ridhwan mean?

Ridhwan is Arabic for 'acceptance; good pleasure of God' — also the angel Ridwan, who guards the gates of Paradise.

How do you pronounce Ridhwan?

It's said rid-WAHN /rɪdˈwɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Ridhwan a boy or girl name?

Ridhwan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ridhwan?

Ridhwan is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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