rizwan

Rizwan is a masculine given name of Arabic origin used by Muslims in many regions, including the Middle East, South Asia, and among diaspora communities around the world. In Urdu, Hindi, and other languages influenced by Persian and Arabic, it is a common personal name.

The name derives from the Arabic word rizwan (رضوان), commonly interpreted as "contentment," "satisfaction," or "pleasing." It is linked to the concept of divine acceptance in some cultural contexts. In Islamic tradition, Ridwan (often transliterated as Rizwan) is the name of the angel who guards the gates of Paradise in some narratives.

Spelling and pronunciation vary by language and transliteration. Common variants include Rizwan and Ridwan.

Rizwan is typically given to boys and is used across Muslim-majority societies as well as by Muslim communities in the diaspora. It is found in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, the Gulf states, and parts of Africa and Southeast Asia.