Ihsan means “kindness, excellence”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Ihsan is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ihsan mean?
Literal meaning
Ihsan is a boy's name used in Bashkir, Tatar and Turkish. It means “kindness, excellence”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Ihsan in Turkish, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Ihsan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written İhsan. Here it is glossed as “kindness, benevolence”. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Ihsan mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Ихсан and Ihsan (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “kindness, excellence” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Ihsan mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Ihsan (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “kindness, excellence” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Ihsan come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Ihsan?
Ihsan is used as a given name in Turkish, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Ihsan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | İhsanLatin | Boy | “kindness, benevolence” | Editorial |
| Tatar | ИхсанCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “kindness, excellence” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | IhsanLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “kindness, excellence” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Ihsan
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| İhsan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Ихсан | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Ihsan | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Ihsan | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Ihsan
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Ihsan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TansanBoy“bright as dawn in name”same language (turkish)
- AzmunBoy“trial, test, experience”same language (turkish)
- OdmanUnisex“lively, spirited person”same language (turkish)
- AğanbegimUnisex“lady rising skyward”same language (turkish)
- SabbarUnisex“very patient”same language (turkish)
- TekyayBoy“unique bow”same language (turkish)
- DayıBoy“maternal uncle; respected protector”same language (turkish)
- ÜnsaçBoy“may you become famous”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Ihsan
What does the name Ihsan mean?
Ihsan means “kindness, excellence”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Ihsan a girl's or a boy's name?
Ihsan is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Ihsan come from?
Ihsan is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ihsan?
Ihsan is recorded for Turkish, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Ihsan spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: İhsan (Latin), Ихсан (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ihsan have?
Ihsan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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