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Rizwan

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Rizwan Pronunciation

Rizwan is pronounced riz-WAHN /rɪzˈwɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Ridwan/Rizwan, 'the good pleasure of God; the angel-keeper of Paradise'Medium

In 30 seconds: Keeper of Paradise: Rizwan is Arabic for 'God's good pleasure; the angel of Paradise'. Devout, beautiful, and strong.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic Ridwan/Rizwan, 'the good pleasure of God; the angel-keeper of Paradise'
U.S. rank (2024)#4518 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 521

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219742024

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

History & Origin

Rizwan 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 (especially South Asia).

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

Did you know? Ridwan/Rizwan is the angel who keeps the gates of Paradise in Islam — the name means 'the good pleasure/contentment of God'; devout and beautiful.
Overall data confidence 80%
Arabic references — Ridwan — etymology

Variations

RidwanRezwanRizvan

Nicknames

Rizz

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How do you pronounce Rizwan?

Rizwan is pronounced riz-WAHN (/rɪzˈwɑn/). Press play above to hear Rizwan said aloud.

How do you say Rizwan?

Rizwan is said riz-WAHN (/rɪzˈwɑn/). Press play above to hear Rizwan said aloud.

What does the name Rizwan mean?

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

Is Rizwan a boy or girl name?

Rizwan is a boy's name.

How popular is Rizwan?

Rizwan is a rare name in the U.S.

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