Ehsan
Ehsan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Doing good with excellence, benevolence”.
| Meaning | Doing good with excellence, benevolence |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | احسان |
| Pronunciation | eh-SAHN |
| Arabic root | ح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — goodness, beauty |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ehsan
Ehsan is the Persian and Urdu spelling of Arabic iḥsān, which means doing what is good in the finest way. In Islamic teaching iḥsān is the summit of faith: to worship God as if you see Him. The name is very common in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Is Ehsan a Muslim name?
Yes. Ehsan is an Arabic Muslim name expressing the Islamic ideal of excellence and sincere goodness.
Is Ehsan in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Indeed, God commands justice and iḥsān (excellence)' (Quran 16:90).
Where is the name Ehsan used?
Very common in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Ehsan
- Ehsan name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Ehsan baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ehsan mean?
Ehsan means 'Doing good with excellence, benevolence'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ehsan a Muslim name?
Yes. Ehsan is an Arabic Muslim name expressing the Islamic ideal of excellence and sincere goodness.
How do you write Ehsan in Arabic?
Ehsan is written احسان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ehsan?
Ehsan is pronounced eh-SAHN.
Is Ehsan mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Indeed, God commands justice and iḥsān (excellence)' (Quran 16:90).