Alâaddin means “eminence of the faith”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Alâaddin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Alâaddin mean?
Literally: ala 'excellence' + al-din 'the faith'
Literal meaning
Alâaddin is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “eminence of the faith”, from ala 'excellence' + al-din 'the faith'. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
also spelled Alaaddin
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Alâaddin in Turkish
What does Alâaddin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Alâaddin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “eminence of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Alâaddin come from?
Arabic, compound. From ala 'excellence' + al-din 'the faith'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- din “religion, faith”, from Arabic (Arabic دِين)
Is Alâaddin a Turkish name?
Yes. Alâaddin is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Alâaddin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AlâaddinLatin | Boy | same as above: “eminence of the faith” | 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 Alâaddin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alâaddin | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Alâaddin
Other names with din
- AsliddinBoy“essence of the faith”
- BadretdinBoy“full moon of the faith”
- BadriddinBoy“full moon of the faith”
- BagautdinBoy“splendor of the faith”
- BahattinBoy“splendour of the faith”
- BedrettinBoy“full moon of the faith”
- BurhanettinBoy“proof of the faith”
- BurhoniddinBoy“proof of the faith”
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Alâaddin
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Alâaddin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZiyaettinBoy“light of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- TakiyettinBoy“piety of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- HidayettinBoy“guidance of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- ŞemsettinBoy“sun of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- SeyfettinBoy“sword of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- SaadettinBoy“happiness of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- KemalettinBoy“perfection of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- FikrettinBoy“thought of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
Common questions about Alâaddin
What does the name Alâaddin mean?
Alâaddin means “eminence of the faith”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Alâaddin a girl's or a boy's name?
Alâaddin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Alâaddin come from?
Alâaddin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Alâaddin?
Alâaddin is recorded for Turkish. 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 many syllables does Alâaddin have?
Alâaddin has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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