Ihsan
Ihsan is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Excellence; doing good”.
| Meaning | Excellence; doing good |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | إحسان |
| Pronunciation | ih-SAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Ihsan
Ihsan is about doing things in a way that is beautiful and excellent, from the root ḥ-s-n, to be good or do well. When the angel Jibril questioned the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, he described iḥsān as worshipping God as if you could see Him, aware that He always sees you. Boys carry the name in Turkey, Pakistan and Arab countries, and Turkish and Indonesian girls occasionally do too.
Is Ihsan a Muslim name?
Ihsan names the highest level of faith described by the Prophet ﷺ, and the Quran says: 'Indeed, God commands justice and iḥsān (doing good)' (Quran 16:90).
How popular is Ihsan?
It is common in Turkey as İhsan, in Iran and Afghanistan as Ehsan, and in Pakistan and the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Ihsan
- Ihsan name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Ihsan baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ihsan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ihsan mean?
Ihsan means 'Excellence; doing good'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ihsan a Muslim name?
Ihsan names the highest level of faith described by the Prophet ﷺ, and the Quran says: 'Indeed, God commands justice and iḥsān (doing good)' (Quran 16:90).
How do you pronounce Ihsan?
Ihsan is pronounced ih-SAAN.
Is Ihsan a boy or girl name?
Ihsan is usually a boy name.