Ridwan

In Arabic: رِضْوان

A well-known Arabic name used with the sense of رضًا (pleasure/contentment) and love, common in older literary usage.

اسم عربي معروف، يُستعمل بمعنى الرِّضا والمحبة، ويشيع في الاستعمال الأدبي القديم.

  • Boy name
  • Islamic tradition
  • Heritage
  • Virtue
  • Longer
  • Strong sound
  • Rare
  • Pan-Arab

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    رِضْوان, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm رِضْوان.

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What does the name Ridwan mean?
A well-known Arabic name used with the sense of رضًا (pleasure/contentment) and love, common in older literary usage.
Is Ridwan a boy or a girl name?
Ridwan is a boy name.
How is Ridwan written in English?
Ridwan in Arabic: رِضْوان.
Does Ridwan fit the father's name?
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