روان

Rawan

girlPersian (used in Arabic)

Rawan is a Muslim girl name meaning “Soul, spirit; flowing”.

MeaningSoul, spirit; flowing
GenderGirl
OriginPersian (used in Arabic)
Arabic spellingروان
Pronunciationra-WAAN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Rawan

Rawan comes from Persian ravān, meaning 'soul' or 'spirit' and also 'flowing, running', as of water. It became extremely popular as a girls' name across the Arab world from the late 20th century, especially in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt and Syria. In Iran it is used as a name too, usually spelled Ravan.

Is Rawan a Muslim name?

Yes, Rawan is widely used by Muslim families. It is of Persian rather than Arabic origin, meaning 'soul' or 'flowing'.

Where is the name Rawan used?

Very popular among Arab Muslims in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt and Syria.

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Spellings and variants of Rawan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rawan mean?

Rawan means 'Soul, spirit; flowing'. It comes from Persian (used in Arabic).

Is Rawan a Muslim name?

Yes, Rawan is widely used by Muslim families. It is of Persian rather than Arabic origin, meaning 'soul' or 'flowing'.

How do you write Rawan in Arabic?

Rawan is written روان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Rawan?

Rawan is pronounced ra-WAAN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.