Ridwan

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Ridwan Pronunciation

Ridwan is pronounced rid-WAHN /rɪdˈwɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Ridwan, 'the good pleasure of God; contentment' — the angel-keeper of ParadiseMedium

In 30 seconds: God's good pleasure: Ridwan is Arabic for 'the contentment of God' — the angel of Paradise. Devout, beautiful, and strong.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic Ridwan, 'the good pleasure of God; contentment' — the angel-keeper of Paradise

U.S. rank (2024)#4660 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 670

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ridwan comes from Arabic Ridwan, 'the good pleasure of God; contentment' — also the name of the angel who guards Paradise. A devout, beautiful name across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, God's-good-pleasure at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ridwan is the angel who keeps the gates of Paradise in Islam — the name means 'the good pleasure/contentment of God'; devout and beautiful (the standard spelling of Rizwan).

Overall data confidence 80%

Arabic references — Ridwan — etymology

Variations

RizwanRedwanRidhwan

Nicknames

Ridi

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ridwan?

Ridwan is pronounced rid-WAHN (/rɪdˈwɑn/). Press play above to hear Ridwan said aloud.

How do you say Ridwan?

Ridwan is said rid-WAHN (/rɪdˈwɑn/). Press play above to hear Ridwan said aloud.

What does the name Ridwan mean?

Ridwan is Arabic for 'the good pleasure of God; the angel-keeper of Paradise'.

Is Ridwan a boy or girl name?

Ridwan is a boy's name.

How popular is Ridwan?

Ridwan is a rare name in the U.S.