Religious
Rıdvan
ruh-DVAHN
Pronunciation: ruh-DVAHN
رضوان
Boy
Origin
Arabic (adopted in Turkish culture)
Meaning
Satisfaction, contentment; name of the angel guarding Paradise
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
7
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Rıdvan.
Rıdvan is a Arabic (adopted in Turkish culture) name commonly explained as Satisfaction, contentment; name of the angel guarding Paradise. It is often grouped with Religious names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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