Ehsaan
Ehsaan is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Excellence in doing good”.
| Meaning | Excellence in doing good |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | احسان |
| Pronunciation | eh-SAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Ehsaan
Ehsaan is a South Asian spelling of the Arabic iḥsān, from a root that combines goodness and beauty. In the Hadith of Jibrīl, iḥsān is the highest level of faith, in which a person worships God as if seeing Him. In ordinary Urdu the word also means a kindness or a favour done for someone. The doubled 'aa' shows that the vowel is long.
Is Ehsaan a Muslim name?
Ehsaan is rooted in a central Islamic idea of excellence and sincerity, and the Quran says: 'Indeed, God commands justice and iḥsān (excellence)' (Quran 16:90).
How popular is Ehsaan?
It is used mainly in Pakistan, India and among South Asians abroad.
Gifts with the name Ehsaan
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Spellings and variants of Ehsaan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ehsaan mean?
Ehsaan means 'Excellence in doing good'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ehsaan a Muslim name?
Ehsaan is rooted in a central Islamic idea of excellence and sincerity, and the Quran says: 'Indeed, God commands justice and iḥsān (excellence)' (Quran 16:90).
How do you pronounce Ehsaan?
Ehsaan is pronounced eh-SAHN.
Is Ehsaan a boy or girl name?
Ehsaan is usually a boy name.