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إخوان

A Quranic Baby Name for Boys

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  1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Ikhwan
  2. Detailed Meaning of Ikhwan
  3. Downloadable Pictures of the Baby Name Ikhwan in Six Arabic Writing Styles

1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Ikhwan

How to pronounce Ikhwan

Islam + KHartoum + WANt

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
How to write Ikhwan in Arabicإخوان
Quranic Nature
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Directly Mentioned
Alternate spellings of IkhwanIkhwaan Ekhwan Ekhwaan Ikwan
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Quranic Root
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A-KH-A

2. Detailed Meaning of Ikhwan

Ikhwan is an Arabic name for boys that means “brothers”. It is the plural of Akh (“brother”). The word Ikhwan is used 22 times in the Quran.

And [some] among their fathers and their descendants and their brothers – and We chose them and We guided them to a straight path. (Quran 6:87)

3. Pictures of the Muslim Baby Name Ikhwan Written in Arabic

Ikhwan written in print and handwriting script (Naskh)

The Muslim name Ikhwan written in naskh script
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Names Before and After Ikhwan in the Collection: All Baby Names Starting With I or E
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