Ikhsan
Ikhsan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Excellence, doing good, perfection in worship”.
| Meaning | Excellence, doing good, perfection in worship |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Indonesian spelling |
| Arabic spelling | إحسان |
| Pronunciation | IKH-sahn |
| Arabic root | ح س ن (ḥ-s-n) — to be good, beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ikhsan
Ikhsan is the Indonesian and Malay spelling of Iḥsān, where the Arabic ḥ is often written kh. In the famous hadith of Jibrīl, iḥsān is defined as worshipping God as though you see Him. The word also means doing good to others, and it is one of the most meaningful virtue-names in Islam.
Is Ikhsan a Muslim name?
Yes. Ikhsan is a Muslim name, the Indonesian form of Iḥsān, meaning excellence in faith and good deeds.
Is Ikhsan in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Indeed, Allah commands justice and iḥsān (good conduct)' (Quran 16:90).
Where is the name Ikhsan used?
Popular in Indonesia and Malaysia; Ihsan is the usual form elsewhere and Ehsan in Iran and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Ikhsan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ikhsan mean?
Ikhsan means 'Excellence, doing good, perfection in worship'. It comes from Arabic, Indonesian spelling.
Is Ikhsan a Muslim name?
Yes. Ikhsan is a Muslim name, the Indonesian form of Iḥsān, meaning excellence in faith and good deeds.
How do you write Ikhsan in Arabic?
Ikhsan is written إحسان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ikhsan?
Ikhsan is pronounced IKH-sahn.
Is Ikhsan mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Indeed, Allah commands justice and iḥsān (good conduct)' (Quran 16:90).