Boy name
Ridhwan name meaning
“contentment and approval”
Ridhwan is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “contentment and approval”. It comes from the Arabic word riḍwān, which expresses contentment or approval. Ridwan is a spelling variant and is also traditionally known as the name of the guardian of Paradise in Islam.
What does Ridhwan mean?
Contentment and approval
In Indonesian: kerelaan dan perkenan
The ending -wan comes from Sanskrit -vant, meaning ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. In Setiawan, Gunawan, and Darmawan, it helps form a name whose meaning depends on the preceding element. More boy names ending in -wan →
Origin and cultural usage of Ridhwan
From Arabic riḍwān, meaning contentment or approval. Ridwan is also traditionally the name of the guardian of Paradise in Islam.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ridhwan in Islam and the Quran
Ridhwan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (رضوان) does, for example in QS At-Taubah [9]: 72.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ridhwan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ridhwan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ridhwan: contentment and approval
- Ghazi: warrior taking part in a campaign
- Affan: maintaining chastity and personal integrity
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Meaning of each word
- Ridhwan: contentment and approval
- Kodri: relating to power or ability
- Nurfajri: light of dawn
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Ridhwan Hasanul
Meaning of each word
- Ridhwan: contentment and approval
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
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Meaning of each word
- Hasyimi: associated with Hashim
- Ridhwan: contentment and approval
- Nursyamsi: sunlight
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Ridhwan Faishol
Meaning of each word
- Ridhwan: contentment and approval
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
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Meaning of each word
- Ridhwan: contentment and approval
- Zacky: pure, virtuous
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
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How to pronounce Ridhwan
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ridhwan/ |
| Arabic script | رضوان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦶꦝ꧀ꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮤᮓ᮪ᮠ᮪ᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Ridhwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ridhwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ridhwan ranks #2,596 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Ridhwan
Famous people named Ridhwan
- Mohd Ridhwan Ismail · b. 1958
- Ridhwan · b. 1968
- Ridhwan Ariffalah Rusli Bintang · b. 1998
- Ridhwan Effendi · b. 1966
- Ridhwan Maserani Daha
FAQ about the name Ridhwan
What is the meaning of Ridhwan?
Ridhwan means contentment and approval. From Arabic riḍwān, meaning contentment or approval. Ridwan is also traditionally the name of the guardian of Paradise in Islam.
Is Ridhwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ridhwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ridhwan?
Ridhwan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ridhwan in the Quran?
Ridhwan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (رضوان) does, for example in QS At-Taubah [9]: 72.
How many syllables does Ridhwan have?
Ridhwan has 2 syllables (Rid-hwan) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Ridhwan?
Ridhwan ranks #2,596 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Ridhwan?
Other spellings: Ridwan.
What full names go well with Ridhwan?
Some ideas: Ridhwan Ghazi Affan; Ridhwan Kodri Nurfajri; Ridhwan Hasanul.
Famous people named Ridhwan?
Notable people named Ridhwan include Mohd Ridhwan Ismail, Ridhwan, Ridhwan Ariffalah Rusli Bintang.
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