Boy name
Ichwan name meaning
“brothers joined in fellowship”
Ichwan is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning brothers joined in fellowship. It comes from ikhwān, a plural form of akh, meaning brother. The word also conveys fellowship or brotherhood, and Ikhwan and Ihwan are alternative spellings associated with the same name and its Arabic source.
What does Ichwan mean?
Brothers joined in fellowship
In Indonesian: saudara-saudara dalam persaudaraan
The ending -wan comes from Sanskrit -vant, meaning ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. In Setiawan, Gunawan, and Darmawan, it helps form a name whose meaning depends on the preceding element. More boy names ending in -wan →
Origin and cultural usage of Ichwan
From Arabic ikhwān, a plural of akh 'brother'. The word also conveys fellowship or brotherhood.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ichwan in Islam and the Quran
Ichwan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (إخوانا) does, for example in QS Ali Imran [3]: 103 and QS Al-Hijr [15]: 47. The word is used to express brotherhood.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ichwan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ichwan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Ichwan as a first name
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Ichwan Syukron
Interpretation
May the brotherhood in his life always be accompanied by gratitude.Meaning of each word
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
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Interpretation
May enduring brotherhood always be adorned with qualities reflecting the divine.Meaning of each word
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Rabbani: divine or pertaining to the Lord
- Muammar: one granted a long life
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Ichwan Rezky
Interpretation
May the brotherhood in his life be a gift bringing provision.Meaning of each word
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
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Interpretation
A picture of brotherhood softly shimmering with a wealth of knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
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Ichwan Ula
Interpretation
May the brotherhood in his life always grow in nobility.Meaning of each word
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Ula: eminence, high rank
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Ichwan Taufiqur
Interpretation
May his brotherhood provide the help that leads to success.Meaning of each word
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
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Ichwan Rayhan
Interpretation
A picture of brotherhood as pleasant as fragrant basil in life.Meaning of each word
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
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Interpretation
May he be a key opening brotherhood within a shared unity.Meaning of each word
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Mifta: a key, an opening tool
- Wahidi: associated with the one
Ichwan as a middle name
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Interpretation
May he be a beloved brother living with heartfelt acceptance.Meaning of each word
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
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Interpretation
May brotherhood be filled with joy and shared success.Meaning of each word
- Masrur: filled with joy
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Faza: to win, succeed
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Interpretation
A guardian of brotherhood appearing like the first light before morning.Meaning of each word
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
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Interpretation
May his brotherhood grow abundantly and share in victory.Meaning of each word
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
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Interpretation
May he be a successor who keeps brotherhood ever purer.Meaning of each word
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Khalif: successor or replacement
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Interpretation
May he keep promises faithfully within a brotherhood full of joy.Meaning of each word
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Sururi: associated with joy
Ichwan as a last name
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Interpretation
May he be a good brother who patiently faces difficulties.Meaning of each word
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
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Hida Ichwan
Interpretation
May brotherhood become a source of guidance throughout his life.Meaning of each word
- Hida: guidance; direction
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
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Aufa Ichwan
Interpretation
May he be ever more faithful in keeping promises within brotherhood.Meaning of each word
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
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Bagir Ichwan
Interpretation
May he deepen his knowledge while always nurturing brotherhood in life.Meaning of each word
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
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Fajri Ichwan
Interpretation
A picture of brotherhood arriving with the freshness of dawn.Meaning of each word
- Fajri: relating to dawn
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
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Ahza Ichwan
Interpretation
May the brotherhood in his life be accompanied by greater fortune.Meaning of each word
- Ahza: more fortunate
- Ichwan: brothers joined in fellowship
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How to pronounce Ichwan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ixwan/ |
| Arabic script | إخوان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦏ꦳꧀ꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮂᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Ichwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ichwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ichwan ranks #688 among boy names in our data sample (29 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Ichwan
Famous people named Ichwan
- Ichwan Yunus · b. 1940
- Ichwan Azhari · b. 1961
- Ichwan Dargianto
- Ichwan Noor · b. 1963
- H.M. Ichwan Syam
- Ichwan Effendi
- Ichwan Garwan · b. 1973
- Ichwan Ghalbi · b. 1964
- Ichwan Ishak · b. 1952
- Ichwan Jumaldin Syah · b. 1990
- Ichwan Makmur Nasution
- Ichwan Mustofa
FAQ about the name Ichwan
What is the meaning of Ichwan?
Ichwan means brothers joined in fellowship. From Arabic ikhwān, a plural of akh 'brother'. The word also conveys fellowship or brotherhood.
Is Ichwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ichwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ichwan?
Ichwan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ichwan in the Quran?
Ichwan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (إخوانا) does, for example in QS Ali Imran [3]: 103 and QS Al-Hijr [15]: 47. The word is used to express brotherhood.
How many syllables does Ichwan have?
Ichwan has 2 syllables (Ich-wan) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ichwan?
Ichwan ranks #688 among boy names in our data sample (29 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Ichwan?
Other spellings: Ikhwan, Ihwan.
What full names go well with Ichwan?
Some ideas: Ichwan Syukron; Habibi Ichwan Rezha; Khairi Sabir Ichwan.
Famous people named Ichwan?
Notable people named Ichwan include Ichwan Yunus, Ichwan Azhari, Ichwan Dargianto.
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