Boy name
Ihwan name meaning
“brothers joined in fellowship”
Ihwan is a masculine name from Arabic ikhwān, meaning “brothers joined in fellowship.” The source word is a plural form of akh, meaning “brother,” and also conveys fellowship or brotherhood. Ikhwan and Ichwan are alternative spellings of the name, retaining its connection with the Arabic word.
What does Ihwan 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 Ihwan
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.
Ihwan in Islam and the Quran
Ihwan 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 Ihwan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ihwan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ihwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
- Reyhan: fragrant basil plant
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Meaning of each word
- Ihwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Fath: opening, victory
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Ihwan Agil
Meaning of each word
- Ihwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
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Meaning of each word
- Masrur: filled with joy
- Ihwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Niam: blessings or favors
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Ihwan Fadlan
Meaning of each word
- Ihwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
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Meaning of each word
- Ihwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Sapii: intercessor; mediator
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
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How to pronounce Ihwan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ihwan/ |
| Arabic script | إخوان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦃꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮂᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Ihwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ihwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ihwan ranks #2,006 among boy names in our data sample (9 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 Ihwan
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Irwan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Ihsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Iswan♂
- Irawan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Irfan♂Knowledge, deep understanding
- Iman♂Faith, belief in God
- Ivan♂God has been gracious
- Ikhsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Ichsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Irvan♂Knowledge, deep understanding
Famous people named Ihwan
- Ihwan Datu Adam · b. 1964
- Ihwan Ridwan Rais · b. 1951
- Ihwan · b. 1969
- Ihwan Agus Salim · b. 1973
- Ihwan Hidayat · b. 1979
- Ihwan Ritonga · b. 1981
- Ihwan Setiawan · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Ihwan
What is the meaning of Ihwan?
Ihwan means brothers joined in fellowship. From Arabic ikhwān, a plural of akh 'brother'. The word also conveys fellowship or brotherhood.
Is Ihwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ihwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ihwan?
Ihwan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ihwan in the Quran?
Ihwan 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 Ihwan have?
Ihwan has 2 syllables (Ih-wan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ihwan?
Ihwan ranks #2,006 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Ihwan?
Other spellings: Ikhwan, Ichwan.
What full names go well with Ihwan?
Some ideas: Ihwan Syukron Reyhan; Ihwan Khalil Fath; Ihwan Agil.
Famous people named Ihwan?
Notable people named Ihwan include Ihwan Datu Adam, Ihwan Ridwan Rais, Ihwan.
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