Radovan is a Slavic male given name derived from the passive adjective radovati, which means "rejoice." The name originates from the root rad-, signifying care or joy.
The name is utilized in several countries across Europe and Eurasia, including Serbia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria. Historical records indicate that the name has been documented in Serbia since the High Middle Ages.