Fahrettin means “glory of the religion”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Fahrettin is a name of Turkic and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Fahrettin mean?
Literal meaning
Fahrettin is a Turkish boy's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from فَخْر الدِّين ‘glory of the religion’ (Ottoman Turkish and Arabic), giving the meaning “glory of the religion”.[1]
Fahrettin in Turkish
What does Fahrettin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Fahrettin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “glory of the religion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Fahrettin come from?
Ottoman Turkish and Arabic, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish فخر الدين, borrowed from Arabic فَخْر الدِّين (faḵr ad-dīn, “glory of the religion”).[1]✓ Documented
- din “religion, faith”, from Arabic (Arabic دِين)
Is Fahrettin a Turkish name?
Yes. Fahrettin is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Fahrettin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FahrettinLatin | Boy | same as above: “glory of the religion” | Documented[1] |
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 Fahrettin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fahrettin[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Fahrettin
Other names with din
- BadretdinBoy“full moon of the faith”
- BagautdinBoy“splendor of the faith”
- FakhretdinBoy“pride of the faith”
- GilmetdinBoy“knowledge of the faith”
- KamaletdinBoy“perfection of the faith”
- KutbetdinBoy“pole of the faith”
- NasretdinBoy“victory of the faith”
- NurəddinBoy“light of the faith”
Sibling names for Fahrettin
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 Fahrettin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NurettinBoy“light of the religion”same language (turkish) · also shares the element din
- SəfərBoy“Safar (month); journey”same language (turkish)
- AzimBoy“resolute, strong-willed”same language (turkish)
- BilgeUnisex“wise”same language (turkish)
- CemalBoy“beauty”same language (turkish)
- CefaBoy“cruelty, torment”same language (turkish)
- SongurhanBoy“gyrfalcon khan”same language (turkish)
- MüminBoy“believer, faithful”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Fahrettin
What does the name Fahrettin mean?
Fahrettin means “glory of the religion”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Fahrettin a girl's or a boy's name?
Fahrettin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Fahrettin come from?
Fahrettin is of Ottoman Turkish and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Fahrettin?
Fahrettin 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 Fahrettin have?
Fahrettin has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Fahrettin”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93000172. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: Inherited from Ottoman Turkish فخر الدين, borrowed from Arabic فَخْر الدِّين (faḵr ad-dīn, “glory of the religion”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Fahrettin
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