Boy name
Irwan name meaning
“possessing freshness or vitality”
Irwan is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning possessing freshness or vitality. It is understood as a shortened form of Irawan, from the Sanskrit name Irāvat. Through this derivation, the name's sense relates to refreshment or nourishing food, connecting Irwan with the longer form Irawan.
What does Irwan mean?
Possessing freshness or vitality
In Indonesian: memiliki kesegaran atau daya hidup
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 Irwan
Often understood as a shortened form of Irawan, from Sanskrit Irāvat. Through this derivation, its sense relates to refreshment or nourishing food.
How to pronounce Irwan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /irwan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦂꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮁᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Irwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Irwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Irwan ranks #83 among boy names in our data sample (175 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Irwan
Famous people named Irwan
- Irwan Prayitno · b. 1963
- Irwan Fikri · b. 1968
- Andi Irwan Hamid
- Gusti Irwan Wibowo · b. 1999
- Irwan · b. 1963
- Irwan (wakil walikota) · b. 1968
- Irwan Bachri Syam · b. 1977
- Irwan Krisdiyanto · b. 1993
- Irwan Sabri · b. 1988
- Irwan Satya Putra Pababari
- Irwan · b. 1979
- Irwan Ade Putra · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Irwan
What is the meaning of Irwan?
Irwan means possessing freshness or vitality. Often understood as a shortened form of Irawan, from Sanskrit Irāvat. Through this derivation, its sense relates to refreshment or nourishing food.
Is Irwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Irwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Irwan have?
Irwan has 2 syllables (Ir-wan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Irwan?
Irwan ranks #83 among boy names in our data sample (175 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Irwan?
Notable people named Irwan include Irwan Prayitno, Irwan Fikri, Andi Irwan Hamid.
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