Boy name
Saladin name meaning
“righteousness of the faith”
Saladin is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning righteousness of the faith. It is an internationally established form of Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn, combining ṣalāḥ, meaning righteousness or goodness, with al-dīn, meaning the faith. These two elements together provide the meaning of the full name.
What does Saladin 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 Saladin
An internationally established form of Arabic Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn, combining ṣalāḥ, ‘righteousness, goodness’, and al-dīn, ‘the faith’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Saladin in Islam and the Quran
Saladin 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 Saladin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Saladin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Saladin: righteousness of the faith
- Zidni: increase for me
- Rawi: storyteller or narrator
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Meaning of each word
- Saladin: righteousness of the faith
- Faris: knight, horseman
- Wahidi: associated with the one
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Saladin Tawakkal
Meaning of each word
- Saladin: righteousness of the faith
- Tawakkal: placing one's trust in God
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Meaning of each word
- Fajri: relating to dawn
- Saladin: righteousness of the faith
- Reyhan: fragrant basil plant
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Saladin Anwaruddin
Meaning of each word
- Saladin: righteousness of the faith
- Anwaruddin: lights of the faith
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Meaning of each word
- Saladin: righteousness of the faith
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Nuruddin: light of the faith
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How to pronounce Saladin
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saladin/ |
| Arabic script | صلاح الدين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦭꦢꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮜᮓᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Saladin a boy’s name?
Yes, Saladin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Saladin ranks #1,880 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Saladin
Names with related meanings
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Iman♂Faith, belief in God
- Zainuddin♂Adornment of the faith
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Ilyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Christian♂Follower of Christ's teachings
- Burhanuddin♂Proof of the faith's truth
- Hasanuddin♂Beauty of the faith
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Syarifuddin♂Nobility of the faith
- Syamsuddin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Baharuddin♂Ocean of the faith
Famous people named Saladin
- Andi M. Saladin
- Saladin · b. 1963
- Saladin
- Saladin
- Saladin Akbar · b. 1979
- Saladin Uttunggadewa · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Saladin
What is the meaning of Saladin?
Saladin means righteousness of the faith. An internationally established form of Arabic Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn, combining ṣalāḥ, ‘righteousness, goodness’, and al-dīn, ‘the faith’.
Is Saladin a boy’s name?
Yes, Saladin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Saladin?
Saladin is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Saladin in the Quran?
Saladin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Saladin have?
Saladin has 3 syllables (Sa-la-din) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Saladin?
Saladin ranks #1,880 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Saladin?
Some ideas: Saladin Zidni Rawi; Saladin Faris Wahidi; Saladin Tawakkal.
Famous people named Saladin?
Notable people named Saladin include Andi M. Saladin, Saladin, Saladin.
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