Boy name
Nuruddin name meaning
“light of the faith”
Nuruddin is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “light of the faith”. It combines nūr, meaning light, with al-dīn, meaning the faith. Together, these two elements supply the meaning of the complete name. Nurudin is a spelling variant of the same name.
What does Nuruddin mean?
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 Nuruddin
From Arabic nūr, meaning light, and al-dīn, meaning the faith. Nurudin is a spelling variant.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nuruddin in Islam and the Quran
Nuruddin 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 Nuruddin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nuruddin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nuruddin: light of the faith
- Ghazi: warrior taking part in a campaign
- Zidni: increase for me
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Meaning of each word
- Nuruddin: light of the faith
- Thoriq: a visitor arriving at night
- Saepuloh: sword of God
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Nuruddin Tarmidi
Meaning of each word
- Nuruddin: light of the faith
- Tarmidi: from Tirmidh
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Meaning of each word
- Ulul: possessors or those who have
- Nuruddin: light of the faith
- Masrur: filled with joy
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Nuruddin Harits
Meaning of each word
- Nuruddin: light of the faith
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
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Meaning of each word
- Nuruddin: light of the faith
- Amrul: affair, command
- Rabbani: divine or pertaining to the Lord
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How to pronounce Nuruddin
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nurudin/ |
| Arabic script | نور الدين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦫꦸꦢ꧀ꦢꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮛᮥᮓ᮪ᮓᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Nuruddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Nuruddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nuruddin ranks #2,048 among boy names in our data sample (9 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 Nuruddin
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
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Robert♂Bright fame
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Munir♂Radiant, giving light
Famous people named Nuruddin
- Nuruddin
- Nuruddin Amin · b. 1967
- Hm. Nuruddin Majid
- Nuruddin · b. 1983
- Nuruddin Hidayat · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Nuruddin
What is the meaning of Nuruddin?
Nuruddin means light of the faith. From Arabic nūr, meaning light, and al-dīn, meaning the faith. Nurudin is a spelling variant.
Is Nuruddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Nuruddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nuruddin?
Nuruddin is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nuruddin in the Quran?
Nuruddin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nuruddin have?
Nuruddin has 3 syllables (Nu-rud-din) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Nuruddin?
Nuruddin ranks #2,048 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Nuruddin?
Other spellings: Nurudin.
What full names go well with Nuruddin?
Some ideas: Nuruddin Ghazi Zidni; Nuruddin Thoriq Saepuloh; Nuruddin Tarmidi.
Famous people named Nuruddin?
Notable people named Nuruddin include Nuruddin, Nuruddin Amin, Hm. Nuruddin Majid.
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