The nameRiwan
Riwan is a boy's name given in France mostly in the 1990s and 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Debated
Meaning
Its origin is debated: it is linked to the Breton Riwal and to the Arabic Ridwan, "divine favour, contentment".
Origin
Debated.
History
In France it peaked around 2008 and is now rare.
Popularity of the name Riwan
Riwan in France
2008peak year (50 births)
875babies named Riwan in France since 1900
Riwan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 375 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Riwan. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Riwan in France were born before 2004.
Riwan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Riwan mean?
Its origin is debated: it is linked to the Breton Riwal and to the Arabic Ridwan, "divine favour, contentment".
What is the origin of the name Riwan?
Debated.
Is Riwan a girl's or a boy's name?
Riwan is a boy's name.