Salâhattin means “righteousness of the faith”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Salâhattin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Salâhattin mean?
Literally: salah 'righteousness' + al-din 'the faith'
Literal meaning
Salâhattin is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “righteousness of the faith”, from salah 'righteousness' + al-din 'the faith'. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
also spelled Selahattin
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Salâhattin in Turkish
What does Salâhattin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Salâhattin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “righteousness of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Salâhattin come from?
Arabic, compound. From salah 'righteousness' + 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 Salâhattin a Turkish name?
Yes. Salâhattin is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Salâhattin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SalâhattinLatin | Boy | same as above: “righteousness 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 Salâhattin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salâhattin | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
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Sibling names for Salâhattin
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 Salâhattin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AlâaddinBoy“eminence of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- BedrettinBoy“full moon 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
- 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
- İzzettinBoy“honour 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
- VahdettinBoy“unity of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
Common questions about Salâhattin
What does the name Salâhattin mean?
Salâhattin means “righteousness of the faith”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Salâhattin a girl's or a boy's name?
Salâhattin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Salâhattin come from?
Salâhattin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Salâhattin?
Salâhattin 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 Salâhattin have?
Salâhattin has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 10 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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