Nəsrəddin means “helper of the faith; victory of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- Nəsrəddin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Nəsrəddin mean?
دىننىڭ ياردەمچىسى؛ دىننىڭ غەلىبىسىLiteral meaning
Nesiridin (نەسىرىدىن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “helper of the faith; victory of the faith” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1,2,3]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion · Victory
Nəsrəddin in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Nəsrəddin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written نەسىرىدىن, Nesiridin (ULY transliteration) and nesiridin (ULY). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “helper of the faith; victory of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1,3]
What does Nəsrəddin mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Nəsrəddin. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “helper of the faith; victory of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
Where does the name Nəsrəddin come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic نَصْر الدِّين.[3]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic نَصْر الدِّين.[2]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Nəsrəddin?
Nəsrəddin is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Nəsrəddin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | نەسىرىدىنArabic script | Boy | same as above: “helper of the faith; victory of the faith” | Documented[1,3] |
| Azerbaijani | NəsrəddinLatin | Boy | same as above: “helper of the faith; victory of the faith” | Documented[2] |
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 Nəsrəddin
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 Nəsrəddin
Names with a similar meaning
- AbbodBoy“devout, much given to worship”
- AbdimanBoy“person of faith”
- Abdu'imanBoy“person of faith”
- Abdulmu'minBoy“believer, faithful person”
- AbdulpettahBoy“servant of God, the ever Victorious”
- AbdunasirBoy“helper, victorious, triumphant one; protector”
- AbduzahidBoy“pious person”
- AbidinBoy“devoted worshipper of the faith”
Sibling names for Nəsrəddin
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Nəsrəddin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SəlahəddinBoy“righteousness of the faith”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- SalamidinBoy“peace of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- CəmaləddinBoy“beauty of the faith”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- HezidinBoy“dear one of the faith, honoured one of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MiridinBoy“sun of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MeynidinBoy“warmth of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- TuradinBoy“one who stands in the front line of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- PatihBoy“conqueror, victor, hero, opener”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme victory
Common questions about Nəsrəddin
What does the name Nəsrəddin mean?
Nəsrəddin means “helper of the faith; victory of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
Is Nəsrəddin a girl's or a boy's name?
Nəsrəddin is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Nəsrəddin come from?
Nəsrəddin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nəsrəddin?
Nəsrəddin is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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 is Nəsrəddin spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Nəsrəddin (Latin), نەسىرىدىن (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nəsrəddin have?
Nəsrəddin 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.
- 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 ياردەمچىسى؛ دىننىڭ غەلىبىسى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Nəsrəddin”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93609004. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: From Arabic نَصْر الدِّين (naṣr ad-dīn); headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “نەسىرىدىن”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 83828610. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Uyghur section; listed as a male given name in the Uyghur section; etymology states: From Arabic نَصْر الدِّين (naṣr ad-dīn); headword of the Uyghur given-name entry (+1 more)
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