Ridwan
Ridwan is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “God's good pleasure and acceptance”.
| Meaning | God's good pleasure and acceptance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رضوان |
| Pronunciation | rid-WAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Ridwan
Ridwan is the word the Quran uses for God's good pleasure and acceptance, which it describes as even greater than the gardens of Paradise. It comes from the same Arabic root as Rida, about being pleased and content. Islamic tradition also gives the name Ridwan to the angel who watches over Paradise. The Pledge of Good Pleasure, Bay'at al-Ridwan, made by the Companions at Hudaybiya, is named after this word as well.
Is Ridwan a Muslim name?
Ridwan is a deeply Muslim name drawn straight from the Quran: 'And the good pleasure (riḍwān) of Allah is greater; that is the great success' (Quran 9:72).
How popular is Ridwan?
Every corner of the Muslim world knows this name, from Redouane in the Maghreb and Rıdvan in Turkey to Rizwan in Pakistan and Ridwan in Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Ridwan
- Ridwan name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ridwan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ridwan mean?
Ridwan means 'God's good pleasure and acceptance'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ridwan a Muslim name?
Ridwan is a deeply Muslim name drawn straight from the Quran: 'And the good pleasure (riḍwān) of Allah is greater; that is the great success' (Quran 9:72).
How do you pronounce Ridwan?
Ridwan is pronounced rid-WAHN.
Is Ridwan a boy or girl name?
Ridwan is usually a boy name.