İmadettin means “pillar of the faith”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- İmadettin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does İmadettin mean?
Literally: imad 'pillar' + al-din 'the faith'
Literal meaning
İmadettin is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “pillar of the faith”, from imad 'pillar' + al-din 'the faith'. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
İmadettin in Turkish
What does İmadettin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written İmadettin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pillar of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name İmadettin come from?
Arabic, compound. From imad 'pillar' + al-din 'the faith'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- din “religion, faith”, from Arabic (Arabic دِين)
Is İmadettin a Turkish name?
Yes. İmadettin is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
İmadettin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | İmadettinLatin | Boy | same as above: “pillar 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 İmadettin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| İmadettin | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
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Sibling names for İmadettin
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 İmadettin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NizamettinBoy“order 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
- HayrettinBoy“goodness 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
- HüsamettinBoy“sword 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
- BahattinBoy“splendour 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
Common questions about İmadettin
What does the name İmadettin mean?
İmadettin means “pillar of the faith”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is İmadettin a girl's or a boy's name?
İmadettin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does İmadettin come from?
İmadettin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use İmadettin?
İmadettin 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 İmadettin have?
İmadettin has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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