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Ridwan

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Pronounced rid-WAHN /rΙͺdˈwΙ‘n/Medium

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

In 30 seconds: God's good pleasure: Ridwan is Arabic for 'the contentment of God' β€” the angel of Paradise. Devout, beautiful, and strong.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic Ridwan, 'the good pleasure of God; contentment' β€” the angel-keeper of Paradise
U.S. rank (2025)#5157 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 689

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201519922025

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

Ridwan comes from Arabic Ridwan, 'the good pleasure of God; contentment' β€” 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 β€” the name means 'the good pleasure/contentment of God'; devout and beautiful (the standard spelling of Rizwan).
Overall data confidence 80%
Arabic references β€” Ridwan β€” etymology

Variations

RizwanRedwanRidhwan

Nicknames

Ridi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ridwan mean?

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

How do you pronounce Ridwan?

It's said rid-WAHN /rΙͺdˈwΙ‘n/ β€” two syllables, stress on the second.

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.

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