Boy name
Nurudin name meaning
“light of the faith”
Nurudin is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning light of the faith. It combines nūr, meaning light, with al-dīn, meaning the faith. Nurudin is a spelling variant of this combination, and Nuruddin is another spelling that carries the same elements and meaning.
What does Nurudin mean?
In Syamsudin, Syarifudin, and Jamaludin, -udin is a spelling variant of the element also written -uddin. It derives from Arabic al-dīn, ‘the faith’, in compound names associated with Islamic naming traditions. More boy names ending in -udin →
Origin and cultural usage of Nurudin
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.
Nurudin in Islam and the Quran
Nurudin 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 Nurudin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nurudin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nurudin: light of the faith
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Sali: consoled; free from sorrow
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Nurudin Habibullah Rafi
Meaning of each word
- Nurudin: light of the faith
- Habibullah: beloved of God
- Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
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Nurudin Usamah
Meaning of each word
- Nurudin: light of the faith
- Usamah: mighty lion
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Meaning of each word
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Nurudin: light of the faith
- Raji: one who hopes
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Nurudin Hidayatullah
Meaning of each word
- Nurudin: light of the faith
- Hidayatullah: guidance from God
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Meaning of each word
- Nurudin: light of the faith
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
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How to pronounce Nurudin
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nurudin/ |
| Arabic script | نور الدين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦫꦸꦢꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮛᮥᮓᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Nurudin a boy’s name?
Yes, Nurudin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nurudin ranks #2,571 among boy names in our data sample (7 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 Nurudin
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 Nurudin
- Nurudin
FAQ about the name Nurudin
What is the meaning of Nurudin?
Nurudin means light of the faith. From Arabic nūr, meaning light, and al-dīn, meaning the faith. Nurudin is a spelling variant.
Is Nurudin a boy’s name?
Yes, Nurudin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nurudin?
Nurudin is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nurudin in the Quran?
Nurudin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nurudin have?
Nurudin has 3 syllables (Nu-ru-din) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Nurudin?
Nurudin ranks #2,571 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Nurudin?
Other spellings: Nuruddin.
What full names go well with Nurudin?
Some ideas: Nurudin Rayhan Sali; Nurudin Habibullah Rafi; Nurudin Usamah.
Famous people named Nurudin?
Notable people named Nurudin include Nurudin.
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