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Awaluddin name meaning

“beginning of the faith”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/awaludin/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
4
Popularity
#925

Awaluddin is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning ‘beginning of the faith’. It is an Indonesian form combining Arabic awwal, ‘beginning’ or ‘first’, with al-dīn, ‘the faith’. These two elements provide the name’s meaning, and Awaludin is a spelling variant of the same name.

What does Awaluddin mean?

Beginning of the faith

In Indonesian: permulaan agama

-uddin

The ending -uddin represents Arabic al-dīn, ‘the faith’, pronounced ad-dīn within name compounds. Zainuddin, Burhanuddin, and Jamaluddin illustrate this element associated with Islamic naming traditions. More boy names ending in -uddin →

Origin and cultural usage of Awaluddin

An Indonesian form combining Arabic awwal, ‘beginning or first’, and al-dīn, ‘the faith’.

Linguistic originArabic
Naming traditionIslamic
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Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Awaluddin in Islam and the Quran

Awaluddin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.

Name combinations with Awaluddin

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Awaluddin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Awaluddin Turmuzi Zaim

    Meaning of each word

    • Awaluddin: beginning of the faith
    • Turmuzi: originating from the city of Termez
    • Zaim: leader; head of a group
  • Awaluddin Syarkawi Muzamil

    Meaning of each word

    • Awaluddin: beginning of the faith
    • Syarkawi: from the eastern region
    • Muzamil: one who wraps himself in cloth
  • Awaluddin Saiba

    Meaning of each word

    • Awaluddin: beginning of the faith
    • Saiba: correct; sound in judgment
  • Badruttamam Awaluddin Yusril

    Meaning of each word

    • Badruttamam: the perfect full moon
    • Awaluddin: beginning of the faith
    • Yusril: ease, freedom from hardship
  • Awaluddin Salihin

    Meaning of each word

    • Awaluddin: beginning of the faith
    • Salihin: righteous and virtuous people
  • Awaluddin Dul Wahidi

    Meaning of each word

    • Awaluddin: beginning of the faith
    • Dul: servant, devotee
    • Wahidi: associated with the one

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How to pronounce Awaluddin

Syllables4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names
IPA/awaludin/
Arabic scriptأول الدين
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦲꦮꦭꦸꦢ꧀ꦢꦶꦤ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮃᮝᮜᮥᮓ᮪ᮓᮤᮔ᮪

Is Awaluddin a boy’s name?

Yes, Awaluddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Awaluddin ranks #925 among boy names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):

Names that sound like Awaluddin

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Awaluddin

  • Awaluddin Djamin · b. 1927
  • Awaluddin
  • Awaluddin · b. 1973
  • Awaluddin · b. 1964
  • Awaluddin · b. 1962
  • Awaluddin · b. 1968
  • Awaluddin · b. 1984
  • Awaluddin Fajar
  • Awaluddin Herkules · b. 1981
  • Awaluddin Muchtar · b. 1951
  • Awaluddin Nasution · b. 1980
  • Awaluddin Rado · b. 1986

FAQ about the name Awaluddin

What is the meaning of Awaluddin?

Awaluddin means beginning of the faith. An Indonesian form combining Arabic awwal, ‘beginning or first’, and al-dīn, ‘the faith’.

Is Awaluddin a boy’s name?

Yes, Awaluddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Awaluddin?

Awaluddin is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Awaluddin in the Quran?

Awaluddin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

How many syllables does Awaluddin have?

Awaluddin has 4 syllables (A-wa-lud-din) and 9 letters.

How popular is the name Awaluddin?

Awaluddin ranks #925 among boy names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What are other spellings of Awaluddin?

Other spellings: Awaludin.

What full names go well with Awaluddin?

Some ideas: Awaluddin Turmuzi Zaim; Awaluddin Syarkawi Muzamil; Awaluddin Saiba.

Famous people named Awaluddin?

Notable people named Awaluddin include Awaluddin Djamin, Awaluddin, Awaluddin.

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