Boy name
Nurdin name meaning
“light of the faith”
Nurdin is a masculine name meaning light of the faith, an Indonesian contraction of Arabic Nūr al-Dīn. It combines nūr, meaning light, with dīn, meaning religion or faith. Noerdin is a spelling variant of the name, which carries the combined meaning of those Arabic elements.
What does Nurdin mean?
In Nurdin, Zainuddin, and Syamsuddin, final -din relates to Arabic al-dīn, ‘the faith’ or ‘religion’, within compound names. The element is associated with Islamic naming traditions, though matching sounds alone do not establish a name’s origin. More boy names ending in -din →
Origin and cultural usage of Nurdin
An Indonesian contraction of Arabic Nūr al-Dīn. It combines nūr, meaning light, with dīn, meaning religion or faith.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nurdin in Islam and the Quran
Nurdin 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 Nurdin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nurdin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Nurdin as a first name
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Interpretation
May willingness and purity become a light for religious life.Meaning of each word
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
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Nurdin Mudaffar
Interpretation
May victory attained become a light that shines for religion.Meaning of each word
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Mudaffar: one granted victory
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Interpretation
May success become a light for religion, fragrant as aromatic plants.Meaning of each word
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
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Nurdin Aufa
Interpretation
May faithfulness in keeping promises become a light for religion.Meaning of each word
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
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Nurdin Ghulam
Interpretation
May a young man become a light that shines for religion.Meaning of each word
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Ghulam: boy, young man
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Interpretation
A guardian who becomes a light for religion, fragrant as aromatic plants.Meaning of each word
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
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Nurdin Akram
Interpretation
May nobility and generosity become a light that shines for religion.Meaning of each word
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Akram: more noble, more generous
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Nurdin Fajri
Interpretation
A picture of light for religion appearing alongside the dawn.Meaning of each word
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Fajri: relating to dawn
Nurdin as a middle name
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Interpretation
May increasing nobility become a light that shines for religion.Meaning of each word
- Ula: eminence, high rank
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
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Interpretation
May remembrance and close friendship become a light for religion.Meaning of each word
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
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Interpretation
May help and joy become a light that shines for religion.Meaning of each word
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Masrur: filled with joy
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Interpretation
May nobility and strong determination become a light for religion.Meaning of each word
- Ula: eminence, high rank
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Hamam: resolute, energetic
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Interpretation
May an increasingly pure defender become a light for religion.Meaning of each word
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
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Interpretation
A key to light for religion, fragrant as an aromatic plant.Meaning of each word
- Miftahul: the key of
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
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Interpretation
May beauty and goodness become a light that shines for religion.Meaning of each word
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Ahsan: better, best
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Interpretation
A key opening light for religion alongside the first morning light.Meaning of each word
- Mifta: a key, an opening tool
- Nurdin: light of the faith
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
Nurdin as a last name
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Interpretation
May generosity become a light for religion, fragrant as aromatic plants.Meaning of each word
- Akram: more noble, more generous
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Nurdin: light of the faith
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Sabil Nurdin
Interpretation
A picture of a path illuminated by light shining for religion.Meaning of each word
- Sabil: way or path
- Nurdin: light of the faith
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Riski Nurdin
Interpretation
May life's provisions become a light that shines for religion.Meaning of each word
- Riski: sustenance, provision for life
- Nurdin: light of the faith
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Interpretation
May honesty and goodness become a light that shines for religion.Meaning of each word
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Nurdin: light of the faith
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Habibi Nurdin
Interpretation
May a beloved person become a light that shines for religion.Meaning of each word
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
- Nurdin: light of the faith
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Interpretation
May patience and joy become a light that shines for religion.Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Sururi: associated with joy
- Nurdin: light of the faith
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Topik Nurdin
Interpretation
May help toward success become a light that shines for religion.Meaning of each word
- Topik: help toward success
- Nurdin: light of the faith
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Salihin Nurdin
Interpretation
May good character become a light that shines for religion.Meaning of each word
- Salihin: righteous and virtuous people
- Nurdin: light of the faith
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How to pronounce Nurdin
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nurdin/ |
| Arabic script | نور الدين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦂꦢꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮁᮓᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Nurdin a boy’s name?
Yes, Nurdin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nurdin ranks #108 among boy names in our data sample (141 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 Nurdin
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Robert♂Bright fame
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Munir♂Radiant, giving light
- Albert♂Noble and bright
Famous people named Nurdin
- Nurdin Abdullah · b. 1963
- Nurdin Halid · b. 1958
- Nurdin B.S. · b. 1915
- Nurdin Tampubolon · b. 1954
- Dt. B. Nurdin Ya'Cub
- M. Nurdin · b. 1946
- Nurdin Abdurrahman · b. 1948
- Nurdin Johan
- Nurdin Muhayat · b. 1939
- Nurdin Zainal · b. 1950
- Tengku Nurdin · b. 1922
- A. Nurdin Ibrahim · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Nurdin
What is the meaning of Nurdin?
Nurdin means light of the faith. An Indonesian contraction of Arabic Nūr al-Dīn. It combines nūr, meaning light, with dīn, meaning religion or faith.
Is Nurdin a boy’s name?
Yes, Nurdin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nurdin?
Nurdin is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nurdin in the Quran?
Nurdin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nurdin have?
Nurdin has 2 syllables (Nur-din) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nurdin?
Nurdin ranks #108 among boy names in our data sample (141 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Nurdin?
Other spellings: Noerdin.
What full names go well with Nurdin?
Some ideas: Nurdin Reza Azka; Ula Nurdin Zaid; Akram Rayhan Nurdin.
Famous people named Nurdin?
Notable people named Nurdin include Nurdin Abdullah, Nurdin Halid, Nurdin B.S..
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