Bahattin means “splendour of the faith”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Bahattin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Bahattin mean?
Literally: baha 'splendour' + al-din 'the faith'
Literal meaning
Bahattin is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “splendour of the faith”, from baha 'splendour' + al-din 'the faith'. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Bahattin in Turkish
What does Bahattin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Bahattin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “splendour of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Bahattin come from?
Arabic, compound. From baha 'splendour' + 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 Bahattin a Turkish name?
Yes. Bahattin is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Bahattin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BahattinLatin | Boy | same as above: “splendour 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 Bahattin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahattin | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Bahattin
Other names with din
- AlâaddinBoy“eminence of the faith”
- AsliddinBoy“essence of the faith”
- BadretdinBoy“full moon of the faith”
- BadriddinBoy“full moon of the faith”
- BagautdinBoy“splendor 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 Bahattin
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 Bahattin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CemalettinBoy“beauty of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- CelâlettinBoy“majesty of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- NusrettinBoy“help of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- İmadettinBoy“pillar of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- HayrettinBoy“goodness 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
- NurettinBoy“light of the religion”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- SadettinBoy“good fortune of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
Common questions about Bahattin
What does the name Bahattin mean?
Bahattin means “splendour of the faith”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Bahattin a girl's or a boy's name?
Bahattin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Bahattin come from?
Bahattin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Bahattin?
Bahattin 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 Bahattin have?
Bahattin 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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