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Rizwan

Muslim Boy Name · Scholarly Verified

رِضْوَان

Good pleasure of Allah, Acceptance, Chief Angel of Jannah

Denotes Allah's supreme pleasure (Surah At-Tawbah 9:72) and is the traditional name of the noble Angel guarding Paradise.

Themes: paradise, leadership

Origin:
Arabic
Transliteration:
Riḍwān • Pronounced: (Riz-waan)
Prominent Regional Familiarity
South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Türkiye, Western Communities
Naming Tradition
South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic/Gulf Muslim Names,Turkish Muslim Names,Southeast Asian Muslim Names,Western Muslim Names
Associated Countries & Lineage
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye, UK, USA, Canada, Australia
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
Quran (Surah At-Tawbah 9:72, Surah Al-Imran 3:15)
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24

Similar & Related Islamic Names

  • Aadil

    Just, Upright, Fair, Righteous Ruler
    عَادِل

  • Aaftab

    Sun, Bright light, Radiance of guidance
    آَفْتَاب

  • Aaliya

    Exalted, High rank, Sublime, Heavenly
    عَالِيَة

  • Aaliyah

    Exalted, High Rank, Sublime, Noble
    عَالِيَة

What is the meaning of the Islamic name Rizwan (رِضْوَان)?

The Islamic name Rizwan (رِضْوَان) means "Good pleasure of Allah, Acceptance, Chief Angel of Jannah". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.

What is the Islamic significance of the name Rizwan?

Denotes Allah's supreme pleasure (Surah At-Tawbah 9:72) and is the traditional name of the noble Angel guarding Paradise.