Ridvan
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ridvan
Ridvan (also spelled Rıdvan) means "approval" or "pleasure" and derives from the Arabic root r-d-w, signifying divine favor or contentment.
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Etymology
Ridvan (also spelled Rıdvan) means "approval" or "pleasure" and derives from the Arabic root r-d-w, signifying divine favor or contentment. The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and has historical significance as the name of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah's location (Ridvan), where Prophet Muhammad and the Quraysh reached a peace agreement in 628 CE.
Ridvan currently ranks #5,120 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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