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Ehsaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-SAHN /ɛˈsɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic ihsan (Ehsaan), 'kindness; goodness; benevolence; excellence' — a virtue prized in Islamic tradition. A gentle, meaningful name.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle virtue name: Ehsaan means 'kindness; goodness' (said 'eh-SAHN'). Warm and meaningful.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic ihsan (Ehsaan), 'kindness; goodness; benevolence; excellence' — a virtue prized in Islamic tradition. A gentle, meaningful name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11267 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 16

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420202024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ehsaan is from the Arabic ihsan, 'kindness; goodness; excellence,' a virtue central to Islamic ethics. It reads as a gentle, meaning-rich name — rare in the U.S. (said 'eh-SAHN').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, gentle, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Ehsaan comes from the Arabic ihsan, 'kindness; goodness; benevolence; excellence' — a cherished virtue in Islamic tradition, making it a warm, meaningful name (said 'eh-SAHN').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Ehsaan — Arabic ihsan 'kindness; goodness'

Variations

IhsanEhsanAhsan

Nicknames

EhSaan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ehsaan mean?

Ehsaan is Arabic for 'kindness; goodness; benevolence; excellence' (from ihsan).

How do you pronounce Ehsaan?

It's said eh-SAHN /ɛˈsɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ehsaan a boy or girl name?

Ehsaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Ehsaan?

Ehsaan is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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