Selâmettin means “safety of the faith”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Selâmettin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Selâmettin mean?
Literally: salama 'safety' + al-din 'the faith'
Literal meaning
Selâmettin is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “safety of the faith”, from salama 'safety' + al-din 'the faith'. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Selâmettin in Turkish
What does Selâmettin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Selâmettin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safety of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Selâmettin come from?
Arabic, compound. From salama 'safety' + 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 Selâmettin a Turkish name?
Yes. Selâmettin is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Selâmettin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SelâmettinLatin | Boy | same as above: “safety 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 Selâmettin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selâmettin | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
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Sibling names for Selâmettin
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 Selâmettin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CelâlettinBoy“majesty 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
- BedrettinBoy“full moon of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- MuhittinBoy“reviver 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
- NurettinBoy“light of the religion”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- AlâaddinBoy“eminence of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
Common questions about Selâmettin
What does the name Selâmettin mean?
Selâmettin means “safety of the faith”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Selâmettin a girl's or a boy's name?
Selâmettin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Selâmettin come from?
Selâmettin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Selâmettin?
Selâmettin 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 Selâmettin have?
Selâmettin 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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