Jalalidin means “great person of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Jalalidin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Jalalidin mean?
دىننىڭ ئۇلۇغ كىشىسىLiteral meaning
Jalalidin (جالالىدىن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “great person of the faith” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Jalalidin in Uyghur
What does Jalalidin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written جالالىدىن and Jalalidin (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “great person of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Jalalidin come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
- din “religion, faith”, from Arabic (Arabic دِين)
Is Jalalidin a Uyghur name?
Yes. Jalalidin is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Jalalidin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | جالالىدىنArabic script | Boy | same as above: “great person of the faith” | 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 Jalalidin
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.
Names related to Jalalidin
Other names with din
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Jalalidin
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Jalalidin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZiyawudunBoy“light of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- SeypidinBoy“sword of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- NizamidinBoy“principle and law of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- NurdinBoy“light of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- ZahidBoy“pious, devout”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- BaydinBoy“the faith's rich one”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- NurimanxanGirl“light of faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- HösnidinBoy“one who adds beauty to the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Jalalidin
What does the name Jalalidin mean?
Jalalidin means “great person of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Jalalidin a girl's or a boy's name?
Jalalidin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Jalalidin come from?
Jalalidin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Jalalidin?
Jalalidin is recorded for Uyghur. 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 Jalalidin have?
Jalalidin has 4 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.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: دىننىڭ ئۇلۇغ كىشىسى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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