Rilwan
ريلوان
/ ril-WAN /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Gracious
Meaning & Etymology
gracious, merciful
gracious, merciful
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic Rilwan, meaning ‘gracious’ or ‘merciful’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic
Cultural context
Used among Yoruba Muslims, reflecting the influence of Islamic values.
Symbolism
Represents the divine attributes of grace and mercy.
Religious reference
one of the 99 names of Allah (Al-Rahman, The Gracious)
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