Irwan
Arabic/Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Irwan
Irwan is a shortened form of the Arabic name Irwan or a variant of Irvin/Irving, derived from Old English or Germanic roots meaning "friend" or "sea friend." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority countries, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia, where it has become established as a given name in Islamic cultures, though it also appears in Western contexts as a modern variant of traditional European names.
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Etymology
Irwan is a shortened form of the Arabic name Irwan or a variant of Irvin/Irving, derived from Old English or Germanic roots meaning "friend" or "sea friend." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority countries, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia, where it has become established as a given name in Islamic cultures, though it also appears in Western contexts as a modern variant of traditional European names.
Irwan currently ranks #3,255 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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