Ridwan
Ridwan is a Muslim boy name meaning “God's good pleasure, acceptance”.
| Meaning | God's good pleasure, acceptance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رضوان |
| Pronunciation | rid-WAHN |
| Arabic root | ر ض ي (r-ḍ-y) — to be pleased, content |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ridwan
Ridwan (riḍwān) is the Quranic word for God's good pleasure and acceptance, described as greater than the gardens of Paradise themselves. In Islamic tradition Riḍwān is also the name given to the angel who guards Paradise. The Bayʿat al-Riḍwān, the Pledge of Good Pleasure taken by the Companions at Hudaybiya, also takes its name from this word.
Is Ridwan a Muslim name?
Yes. Ridwan is a Quranic and thoroughly Muslim name meaning God's good pleasure.
Is Ridwan in the Quran?
It appears in the Quran: 'And the good pleasure (riḍwān) of Allah is greater; that is the great success' (Quran 9:72).
Where is the name Ridwan used?
Used throughout the Muslim world: Redouane in North Africa, Rizwan in South Asia, Rıdvan in Turkey and Ridwan in Indonesia.
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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, acceptance'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ridwan a Muslim name?
Yes. Ridwan is a Quranic and thoroughly Muslim name meaning God's good pleasure.
How do you write Ridwan in Arabic?
Ridwan is written رضوان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ridwan?
Ridwan is pronounced rid-WAHN.
Is Ridwan mentioned in the Quran?
It appears in the Quran: 'And the good pleasure (riḍwān) of Allah is greater; that is the great success' (Quran 9:72).