Rizwan
Rizwan is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Urdu / Persian pronunciation origin, meaning “God's good pleasure”.
| Meaning | God's good pleasure |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu / Persian pronunciation |
| Written as | رضوان |
| Pronunciation | riz-WAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Rizwan
Rizwan is how Persian and Urdu speakers pronounce Ridwan, with the Arabic letter dad spoken as 'z'. The original word is the Quran's term for the good pleasure and acceptance of God, and its root is about being pleased and content. Islamic tradition also gives the name Ridwan to the angel who stands guard at Paradise. Pakistan especially loves the name, and the cricketer Mohammad Rizwan is one of its best-known bearers.
Is Rizwan a Muslim name?
South Asian Muslims hold Rizwan dear as their form of a Quranic word: 'And the good pleasure (riḍwān) of Allah is greater; that is the great success' (Quran 9:72).
How popular is Rizwan?
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh all use it widely, and Bangladeshi families often write it Rezwan.
Gifts with the name Rizwan
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Rizwan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rizwan mean?
Rizwan means 'God's good pleasure'. It is of Arabic, Urdu / Persian pronunciation origin.
Is Rizwan a Muslim name?
South Asian Muslims hold Rizwan dear as their form of a Quranic word: 'And the good pleasure (riḍwān) of Allah is greater; that is the great success' (Quran 9:72).
How do you pronounce Rizwan?
Rizwan is pronounced riz-WAHN.
Is Rizwan a boy or girl name?
Rizwan is usually a boy name.