Irvan
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Irvan
The name 'Irvan' is a variant of 'Irfan', which means "knowledge," "awareness," or "gnosis" in Arabic, derived from the root ع-ر-ف (ʿ-r-f) meaning "to know." It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, particularly in Turkey, Indonesia, and South Asia, and is associated with Sufi traditions emphasizing spiritual enlightenment, though it lacks a distinct historical figure of note.
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Etymology
The name 'Irvan' is a variant of 'Irfan', which means "knowledge," "awareness," or "gnosis" in Arabic, derived from the root ع-ر-ف (ʿ-r-f) meaning "to know." It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, particularly in Turkey, Indonesia, and South Asia, and is associated with Sufi traditions emphasizing spiritual enlightenment, though it lacks a distinct historical figure of note.
Irvan currently ranks #7,415 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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