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ikhwan

ikhwan

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A male name used in Malay and Indonesian cultures
  • proper noun
: Ikhwan
  • Ten days later, the Muslim Brotherhood newspaper al-Ikhwan al-Muslimin announced, "The Arab hero and symbol of al-jihad and patience and struggle is here in Egypt."
  • Ikhwan al-Muslimun
  • Ikhwan Muslim Brotherhood
  • al-Ikhwan

Examples

  • In our community, Ikhwan is a popular name that reflects our cultural values.

  • My friend named his son Ikhwan, honoring the tradition of using names that signify brotherhood.

  • The fact is that the Ikhwan are the only ones who will help me accomplish that.

    Academic text (1990)

  • "These are crazy Ikhwan ideas, and this is why they are not popular in Libya."

    Blog text (28)

  • In fact, that is why I support the Ikhwan Brethren in the student elections.

    Academic text (1990)

  • "This is Ikhwan Muslim Brotherhood," he exclaimed angrily when he saw the billboards.

    Blog text (28)

  • They'd gladly take the Ikhwan (Muslim Brotherhood) over Romney any day.

    Blog text (12)

  • The teacher praised the student named Ikhwan for his collaborative spirit in group projects.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Ikhwan is a common male name in Malay and Indonesian taken from Arabic ikhwān meaning 'brotherhood' and from akh 'brother'. Parents choose ikhwan to show closeness, so the name carries the idea of being part of a brotherly group.