Rawan
Meaningpossibly flowing water · Arabic
Rawan is an Arabic girl name thought to mean “flowing water”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationRawan peaked in 1993, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Rawan you'd meet today is about 32 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Rawans too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Rawan would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 29,762 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryRawan first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Rawans? Head to Michigan, where it's the #863 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Rawan
Rawan is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “possibly flowing water”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Rawan
What does the name Rawan mean?
Rawan means “possibly flowing water” and comes from Arabic. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Rumi (“often flowing beauty”), Jorden (“flowing down”), Jordana (“flowing down”) and Ruka (“often flowing fragrance”).
What is the origin of the name Rawan?
Rawan is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Rawan a boy or girl name?
Rawan is a girl name. In 2025, 54 US girls were named Rawan.
How popular is the name Rawan?
Rawan ranked #3,028 for US girls in 2025, given to 54 babies. Its best year was 1993, when it reached #2,489. Over the last five years it has climbed 977 places.
What names are similar to Rawan?
If you like Rawan, you might also like Rumi, Jorden, Jordana and Ruka.
What should I know before naming my baby Rawan?
Rawan is an Arabic girl name thought to mean “flowing water”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.