Boy name
Ikhwan name meaning
“brothers joined in fellowship”
Ikhwan is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning brothers joined in fellowship. It comes from ikhwān, a plural form of akh, meaning brother. The source word also conveys fellowship or brotherhood, giving the name its collective meaning. Ichwan and Ihwan are alternative spellings.
What does Ikhwan 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 Ikhwan
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.
Ikhwan in Islam and the Quran
Ikhwan 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 Ikhwan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ikhwan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Ikhwan as a first name
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Ikhwan Shidqi
Interpretation
May brotherhood grow through honesty and steadfast commitment to the truth.Meaning of each word
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
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Ikhwan Zidni
Interpretation
May the bonds of brotherhood continue to increase in shared life.Meaning of each word
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Zidni: increase for me
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Interpretation
May a young man hold an elevated place within the bonds of brotherhood.Meaning of each word
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Ghulam: boy, young man
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
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Ikhwan Daffa
Interpretation
May brotherhood bring forth a defender who can ward off danger.Meaning of each word
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
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Interpretation
A picture of brotherhood at dawn beside someone wrapped in cloth.Meaning of each word
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Muzamil: one who wraps himself in cloth
- Fajri: relating to dawn
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Ikhwan Qodir
Interpretation
May brotherhood become a bond filled with capability and power.Meaning of each word
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Qodir: capable, powerful
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Interpretation
A picture of brotherhood with a throne and an opener bringing conquest.Meaning of each word
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Arsya: throne
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
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Ikhwan Hafizh
Interpretation
May brotherhood have a guardian who is also devoted to memorizing.Meaning of each word
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
Ikhwan as a middle name
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Interpretation
May brotherhood bring help in difficulty and a greater share of good fortune.Meaning of each word
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Ahza: more fortunate
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Interpretation
May brotherhood become a source of gentleness in life together.Meaning of each word
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Ainul: eye or spring, a compound element
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Interpretation
May brotherhood enjoy safety, wellbeing, and the ability to reason thoughtfully.Meaning of each word
- Salamat: safety and well-being
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
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Interpretation
May brotherhood be founded on honesty and grow toward complete wholeness.Meaning of each word
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
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Interpretation
May brotherhood be filled with contentment and surrounded by mercy.Meaning of each word
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Markum: one granted mercy
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Interpretation
May brotherhood continue to grow among those who do good.Meaning of each word
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Abror: the righteous and virtuous
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Interpretation
May brotherhood have a guardian who always holds on to hope.Meaning of each word
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Raji: one who hopes
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Interpretation
May brotherhood become a path for bringing gentleness into life.Meaning of each word
- Sabil: way or path
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
Ikhwan as a last name
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Rizky Ikhwan
Interpretation
May brotherhood be accompanied by sustenance and the gift of provision.Meaning of each word
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
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Mubarak Ikhwan
Interpretation
May the bonds of brotherhood always receive blessings in shared life.Meaning of each word
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
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Fajri Ikhwan
Interpretation
A picture of brotherhood present with dawn at the beginning of day.Meaning of each word
- Fajri: relating to dawn
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
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Interpretation
May a successor bring increase within the bonds of brotherhood.Meaning of each word
- Khalif: successor or replacement
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
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Taufiqur Ikhwan
Interpretation
May brotherhood receive help that leads toward success for all.Meaning of each word
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
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Fadel Ikhwan
Interpretation
May brotherhood flourish with excellence and be filled with noble character.Meaning of each word
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
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Fatih Ikhwan
Interpretation
May brotherhood bring forth someone who opens paths and becomes a conqueror.Meaning of each word
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
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Azmi Ikhwan
Interpretation
May brotherhood always be accompanied by firm resolve in shared life.Meaning of each word
- Azmi: firm resolve
- Ikhwan: brothers joined in fellowship
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How to pronounce Ikhwan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ixwan/ |
| Arabic script | إخوان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦏ꦳꧀ꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮮ᮪ᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Ikhwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ikhwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ikhwan ranks #511 among boy names in our data sample (39 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 Ikhwan
- Ikhsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Irawan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Irwan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Ihsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Ichsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Iswan♂
- Iksan♂Goodness
- Imawan♂
- Ikhlas♂Sincerity of heart, purity of intention
- Ikhwanul♂Brothers, male siblings
Famous people named Ikhwan
- Ikhwan Antasari
- Ikhwan Tanamal · b. 2003
- Ikhwan Ridwan Rais · b. 1951
- Ikhwan Wahyudi · b. 1982
- Ikhwan · b. 1959
- Ikhwan · b. 1970
- Ikhwan · b. 1964
- Ikhwan · b. 1958
- Ikhwan · b. 1964
- Ikhwan · b. 1971
- Ikhwan · b. 1963
- Ikhwan · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Ikhwan
What is the meaning of Ikhwan?
Ikhwan means brothers joined in fellowship. From Arabic ikhwān, a plural of akh 'brother'. The word also conveys fellowship or brotherhood.
Is Ikhwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ikhwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ikhwan?
Ikhwan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ikhwan in the Quran?
Ikhwan 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 Ikhwan have?
Ikhwan has 2 syllables (Ikh-wan) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ikhwan?
Ikhwan ranks #511 among boy names in our data sample (39 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Ikhwan?
Other spellings: Ichwan, Ihwan.
What full names go well with Ikhwan?
Some ideas: Ikhwan Shidqi; Gaus Ikhwan Ahza; Rizky Ikhwan.
Famous people named Ikhwan?
Notable people named Ikhwan include Ikhwan Antasari, Ikhwan Tanamal, Ikhwan Ridwan Rais.
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