Rizwana

The name Rizwana is the Urdu form of the name Ridwana (رضوانة) and represents a feminine derivation of Ridwan (رضوان). Translated into English, the name means 'the pleased one' or 'the God-fearing one'.

What does the name Rizwana mean?

Rizwana is an Urdu variant of the name Ridwana (رضوانة), which is considered the feminine form of Ridwan (رضوان). The English translation is 'the pleased one' or, more freely interpreted, 'the God-fearing one' or 'the guardian of heaven'. The roots of the name lie in the Arabic word raḍiya (رضي), which means 'to be satisfied', 'to be pleased', 'to be God-fearing', and 'to show favor'. An alternative spelling is Rizvana. Male variants include Rizwan, Ridvan, Rizvan, Rezwan, Razwan, and Radwan.

Where does the name Rizwana come from?

The etymology of Rizwana refers to an Arabic name that carries the meaning 'the pleased one'. The Arabic root raḍiya (رضي) stands for 'to be satisfied', 'to be pleased', 'to be God-fearing', and 'to show favor'. The languages in which the name appears are Arabic and Urdu.

How do you pronounce Rizwana?

Ris-wana

Popularity

In Germany, Rizwana is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at rank 13,070. The global popularity and frequency of Rizwana is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.