Ihsan
Ihsan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Excellence, doing good, perfection of faith”.
| Meaning | Excellence, doing good, perfection of faith |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | إحسان |
| Pronunciation | ih-SAAN |
| Arabic root | ح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, to do well |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ihsan
Ihsan means doing what is beautiful and excellent. In the famous Hadith of Jibril, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ defined iḥsān as 'to worship God as though you see Him, for if you do not see Him, He sees you'. It is used for boys in Turkey, Pakistan and the Arab world, and in Turkey and Indonesia it is sometimes given to girls.
Is Ihsan a Muslim name?
Yes. Ihsan is a Muslim name naming the highest level of faith described by the Prophet ﷺ.
Is Ihsan in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'Indeed, God commands justice and iḥsān (doing good)' (Quran 16:90).
Where is the name Ihsan used?
Common in Turkey (İhsan), Iran and Afghanistan (Ehsan), Pakistan and the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Ihsan
- Ihsan name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Ihsan baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ihsan mean?
Ihsan means 'Excellence, doing good, perfection of faith'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ihsan a Muslim name?
Yes. Ihsan is a Muslim name naming the highest level of faith described by the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Ihsan in Arabic?
Ihsan is written إحسان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ihsan?
Ihsan is pronounced ih-SAAN.
Is Ihsan mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'Indeed, God commands justice and iḥsān (doing good)' (Quran 16:90).