إحسان

Ihsaan

unisexArabic

Ihsaan is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Excellence, doing good; perfection in worship”.

MeaningExcellence, doing good; perfection in worship
GenderUnisex
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingإحسان
Pronunciationih-SAHN
Arabic rootح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ihsaan

Ihsaan is a spelling of Iḥsān, meaning excellence and doing what is beautiful. In the Hadith of Jibrīl the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ defined iḥsān as worshipping God as though you see Him, for though you do not see Him, He sees you. It is used for boys in the Arab world and for both boys and girls in South Asia and South Africa.

Is Ihsaan a Muslim name?

Yes. Ihsaan is a Muslim name of Arabic origin. Ihsan is one of the three levels of the religion described in the Hadith of Jibril.

Is Ihsaan in the Quran?

'Indeed, Allah commands justice and excellence (al-iḥsān)' (Quran 16:90).

Where is the name Ihsaan used?

Used worldwide; Ehsan is common in Iran and Pakistan and Ihsan in Turkey.

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Spellings and variants of Ihsaan

IhsanEhsanEhsaanIhsaneEhsun

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ihsaan mean?

Ihsaan means 'Excellence, doing good; perfection in worship'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Ihsaan a Muslim name?

Yes. Ihsaan is a Muslim name of Arabic origin. Ihsan is one of the three levels of the religion described in the Hadith of Jibril.

How do you write Ihsaan in Arabic?

Ihsaan is written إحسان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ihsaan?

Ihsaan is pronounced ih-SAHN.

Is Ihsaan mentioned in the Quran?

'Indeed, Allah commands justice and excellence (al-iḥsān)' (Quran 16:90).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.