Boy name
Iksan name meaning
“goodness; doing good”
Iksan is a masculine name commonly linked to Ihsan, from Arabic iḥsān, meaning “goodness” or “doing good”. The source word also carries the sense of “doing something well”. Iksan is a possible pronunciation or spelling variant of Ihsan, connecting the name with that Arabic meaning.
What does Iksan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Iksan
Probably a pronunciation or spelling variant of Ihsan, from Arabic iḥsān, 'doing good' or 'doing something well'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Iksan in Islam and the Quran
Iksan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (إحسانا) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 83 and QS Al-Isra [17]: 23.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Iksan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Iksan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Iksan: goodness; doing good
- Nurali: light and exaltedness
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
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Meaning of each word
- Iksan: goodness; doing good
- Saadi: associated with happiness or good fortune
- Masrur: filled with joy
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Iksan Mokhamad
Meaning of each word
- Iksan: goodness; doing good
- Mokhamad: much praised
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Meaning of each word
- Rabbani: divine or pertaining to the Lord
- Iksan: goodness; doing good
- Faza: to win, succeed
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Iksan Habil
Meaning of each word
- Iksan: goodness; doing good
- Habil: breath; fleeting vapor
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Meaning of each word
- Iksan: goodness; doing good
- Rifat: eminence, high standing
- Faiz: successful in attaining victory
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How to pronounce Iksan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /iksan/ |
| Arabic script | إحسان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦏ꧀ꦱꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮊ᮪ᮞᮔ᮪ |
Is Iksan a boy’s name?
Yes, Iksan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Iksan ranks #1,207 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Iksan
- Ikhsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Ihsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Irsan♂
- Insan♂Human being, humankind
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Irwan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Irfan♂Knowledge, deep understanding
- Iman♂Faith, belief in God
- Ivan♂God has been gracious
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Isa♂The name of Jesus in Islamic tradition
- Ikhwan♂Brothers joined in fellowship
Names with related meanings
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
- Nasir♂Helper, supporter
- Husni♂Loveliness, beauty
- Wahab♂One who gives abundantly
- Husein♂Handsome, good, charming
- Lutfi♂Gentle and gracious
- Ikhsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Ihsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Latif♂Gentle, gracious, considerate
- Latief♂♀Gentle, kind
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
Famous people named Iksan
- Iksan Iskandar
- Iksan Lahardi · b. 1930
- Iksan Husain · b. 1980
- Iksan Ichsan · b. 1975
- Iksan Iskandar · b. 1959
- Iksan Sidik · b. 1990
- Iksan Subur · b. 1973
- Iksan Sudaryono
- Iksan Suyanto Chaeruddin · b. 1971
- Iksan Tatawalat · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Iksan
What is the meaning of Iksan?
Iksan means goodness; doing good. Probably a pronunciation or spelling variant of Ihsan, from Arabic iḥsān, 'doing good' or 'doing something well'.
Is Iksan a boy’s name?
Yes, Iksan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Iksan?
Iksan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Iksan in the Quran?
Iksan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (إحسانا) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 83 and QS Al-Isra [17]: 23.
How many syllables does Iksan have?
Iksan has 2 syllables (Ik-san) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Iksan?
Iksan ranks #1,207 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Iksan?
Some ideas: Iksan Nurali Azka; Iksan Saadi Masrur; Iksan Mokhamad.
Famous people named Iksan?
Notable people named Iksan include Iksan Iskandar, Iksan Lahardi, Iksan Husain.
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