Rizwan
Rizwan is a Muslim boy name meaning “God's good pleasure, acceptance”.
| Meaning | God's good pleasure, acceptance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu / Persian pronunciation |
| Arabic spelling | رضوان |
| Pronunciation | riz-WAHN |
| Arabic root | ر ض ي (r-ḍ-y) — to be pleased, content |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rizwan
Rizwan is the South Asian and Persian pronunciation of Riḍwān, the Quranic word for God's good pleasure, with the ḍ spoken as 'z'. In Islamic tradition Riḍwān is also the name of the angel who keeps the gates of Paradise. The name is very popular in Pakistan; cricketer Mohammad Rizwan is a well-known bearer.
Is Rizwan a Muslim name?
Yes. Rizwan is a Muslim name, the South Asian form of the Quranic word Ridwan.
Is Rizwan 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 Rizwan used?
Very common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh (where it is often spelled Rezwan).
Gifts with the name Rizwan
- Rizwan name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic 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, acceptance'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu / Persian pronunciation.
Is Rizwan a Muslim name?
Yes. Rizwan is a Muslim name, the South Asian form of the Quranic word Ridwan.
How do you write Rizwan in Arabic?
Rizwan is written رضوان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rizwan?
Rizwan is pronounced riz-WAHN.
Is Rizwan 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).