Selahattin means “righteousness of the religion”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Selahattin is a name of Turkic and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Selahattin mean?
Literal meaning
Selahattin is a Turkish boy's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from صلاح الدين ‘righteousness of the religion’ (Ottoman Turkish and Arabic), giving the meaning “righteousness of the religion”.[1]
Selahattin in Turkish
What does Selahattin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Selahattin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “righteousness of the religion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Selahattin come from?
Ottoman Turkish and Arabic, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish صلاحالدین, borrowed from Arabic صلاح الدين (“righteousness of the religion”).[1]✓ Documented
Is Selahattin a Turkish name?
Yes. Selahattin is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Selahattin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SelahattinLatin | Boy | same as above: “righteousness 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 Selahattin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selahattin[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Selahattin
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 Selahattin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MubinBoy“clear, evident, manifest”same language (turkish)
- ÜnkayaBoy“famous rock”same language (turkish)
- ÖzsütBoy“pure milk; of pure noble birth”same language (turkish)
- IrmakGirl“river”same language (turkish)
- EsengülGirl“healthy rose”same language (turkish)
- BirolBoy“be one, be unique”same language (turkish)
- KocaBoy“old, elder; great”same language (turkish)
- NurettinBoy“light of the religion”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Selahattin
What does the name Selahattin mean?
Selahattin means “righteousness of the religion”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Selahattin a girl's or a boy's name?
Selahattin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Selahattin come from?
Selahattin is of Ottoman Turkish and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Selahattin?
Selahattin 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 Selahattin have?
Selahattin has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 10 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 “Selahattin”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93000508. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: Inherited from Ottoman Turkish صلاحالدین, borrowed from Arabic صلاح الدين (“righteousness of the religion”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Selahattin
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